Osun and Ogun State Governments have declared Tuesday, 20 August, a public holiday to commemorate the 2024 Isese Day celebration.
The States in separate circulars by designated Commissioners announced Tuesday as public holiday as approved by the State Governors.
The Commissioner for Home Affairs in Osun State, Hon. Abdul-Rasheed Kayode Aderibigbe disclosed the Isese Day public holiday for the State in Osogbo on Monday
“This is to inform the General Public that the Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has declared Tuesday, 20th August, 2024 as a Public Holiday to celebrate “ISESE DAY,” the Commissioner stated.
For Ogun State, the Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, made the announcement as approved by the Governor.
Akinmade disclosed that the Ogun State Government declared Tuesday, August 20th, as public holiday to celebrate this year’s Isese day, in line with Dapo Abiodun-led administration’s firm belief in religious inclusivity.
According to a statement signed by the Special Adviser, 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 others 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.
