BREAKING: Lagos, Ogun declare today public holiday to mark Isese Day
...Work resumes tomorrow
Maureen Aguta
The Lagos and Ogun states government have declared today a work-free for public servants to mark this year’s Isese Day celebration, a Yoruba traditional festival.
This was announced in separate circulars by the sister states yesterday (Monday).
The Lagos State Government in a circular issued by the Head of Service, Bode Agoro, the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu was said to have approved that Tuesday, August 20, 2024 (today) be declared a work-free day for public servants in the state.
The circular said public servants are to resume work on tomorrow (Wednesday), by 8.00 am.
The circular reads: “Commemoration of the year 2024 Isese day – declaration of work free day.
“It is hereby notified for general information that this Year’s Isese Day Celebration will be held on Tuesday, 20th August, 2024.
“In emphasising the commitment to give necessary support to traditional institutions, as well as enhance the promotion of Indigenous tradition by preserving cultural heritage, Mr. Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has approved that Tuesday, 20th August 2024, be declared a Work-Free Day for Public Servants in the state.
“Consequently, work resumes on Wednesday, 21st August 2024 at 8:00 a.m. Accordingly, all Accounting Officers are enjoined to note the contents of this Circular and give it the deserved service publicity.”
Similarly, the Ogun State Government has announced tomorrow, Tuesday, August 20, as a public holiday to mark this year’s Isese Day.
In a statement signed by the special adviser to the governor on media and strategy, Kayode Akinmade, the holiday will allow traditional worshippers across the state to commemorate their special day.
He stated that Ogun State remains an ideal federating unit with an admirable level of religious cohesion and harmony, even in the face of diversity.
It, therefore, urged traditional worshippers in the state to celebrate in moderation and respect the rights of other religions in the course of celebration, to sustain the inherent culture of religious tolerance in the state.
He also charged the adherents to use the special festive period to pray for peace and economic advancement in Ogun State and Nigeria at large, adding that prayers contribute immensely to the success of every nation.