BREAKING: ISESE DAY: Abiodun, Sanwo-Olu, Adeleke, Makinde Declare Monday Public Holiday
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August 19, 2023
Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun has declared Monday, as public holiday to commemorate the annual Isese Day.
Isese Day is set aside by traditional religious worshippers to celebrate Yoruba culture and tradition.
Abiodun, on 7th, March, 2023 issued an executive order, declaring August 20 of every year as Isese Day in Ogun State.
Ogun Assembly, on July 11, gave legal backing to the executive order.
Abiodun, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Lekan Adeniran on Saturday, praised the existing harmony among the adherents of all religions in the Gateway State.
He said the recognition granted Isese Day was to continue in the tradition of respecting the tradition of our people and ensure the continuation of the unity and harmony among the three major religions in the state.
Abiodun reaffirmed his commitment to supporting and respecting all religions in the State.
He also expressed the commitment of his administration to promote, preserve and nurture the culture and tradition of our people.
While congratulating the traditional religion worshippers on the occasion, he also urged them to celebrate with decorum and avoud acts capable of threatening the existing peace in the State.
In the same vein, Sanwo-Olu, Adeleke and Makinde, Lagos State Governor, Osun State Governor and Oyo State Governor respectively have also declared Monday public holiday for the traditionalist to celebrate their coming festival.
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