Oyo govt declares Monday public holiday for Isese Day celebration
The Oyo State Government has declared Monday a public holiday for Isese Day, an annual celebration by traditionalists across the state.
The declaration followed the resolution of the Oyo State House of Assembly that set aside August 20 for the celebration of Isese Day.
A circular titled, “Declaration of holiday to mark traditional religious festivity in Oyo State” and signed by the Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo, read, “The Oyo State Governor, Governor Seyi Makinde has graciously approved August 20, 2023 of every year as “Isese day” in Oyo State, to commemorate the celebration of Traditional Religious festivity.
“Towards this end, Monday, August 21, 2023, has been declared as the maiden Public Holiday to commemorate this year’s festivity in the state.
“His Excellency has therefore requested that the occasion be used to pray for the peace, unity and stability of the State in particular, and the Country in general.”
The governor urged traditional worshippers in the state to use the occasion to pray for peace, unity and stability of the state in particular and the country in general.
