Isese Day: Lagos And Ogun Declare Tuesday As Public Holiday

By Akinwale Kasali

In giving every religion a sense of belonging, Lagos State Governor, Babajide  Sanwo-olu has declared Tuesday,  20th August, 2024, as a work-free day for all Public Servants in the State, in celebration of the Isese Day.

Traditional Worshippers usually have their celebration on this day annually, but, this would be the first time that the Lagos State Government has declared the Day a Work Free Day.

This is coming after several appeals had been made to the State Government to declare the Day a work free day, so as to allow the Traditional Worshippers have a sense of belonging and also recognized like every other religion.

In the same vein, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State also declared Tuesday, August 20th, as public holiday to celebrate this year’s Isese day, in line with his administration’s firm belief in religious inclusivity.

According to a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, the work-free day will allow traditional worshippers across the State to commemorate their special day.

The statement added that Ogun State remains an exemplary federating unit with enviable 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 right of other religions in the course of celebration, so as to sustain the inherent culture of religious tolerance in the State.

The statement 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.

Following the development, work would resume in all public offices including courts, across the state on Wednesday, allowing traditional worshippers celebrate their day.