Oyo state , Ibadan- Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has declared August 20, a work-free day for civil servants in the state, to mark 2024 Isese Day......READ THE FULL STORY>>.....READ THE FULL STORY>>
The governor’s special adviser on media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, announced this in a statement issued on Wednesday, August 14, The Punch reported.
According to the statement, the declaration of the work-free day by Makinde was contained in a circular issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo, Daily Independent reported.
The governor in the circular, enjoined all traditional worshippers and all citizens to use the occasion to pray for the peace, unity and stability of the state and the country in general.
The Isese Day has been set aside in some states to celebrate the indigenous Yoruba culture and traditions and preserve the Yoruba heritage.
In a related development, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared Monday, August 21, as a work-free day for all public servants in Lagos state to mark the 2023 Isese Day.
This was disclosed in a circular issued by the state’s Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola.
