The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has declared Monday as a work-free day for all public servants in the state to celebrate Isese Day, set aside for the indigenous Yoruba culture and traditions as well as the preservation of the Yoruba heritage.
Penpushing reports that a media aide of the Governor Jibril Gawat in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday said the announcement was made in a circular issued by the Head of Service Hakeem Muri-Okunola
The circular said the celebration will be held on Sunday, 20 August, 2023, explaining that work will be resumed for all government workers on Tuesday 22 August, 2023 as from 8am, and also enjoined celebrants to exercise moderation to the events
Penpushing further reports that the Head of Service emphasized that the declaration of a work-free day by the Governor was a reaffirmation of his commitment to continue to provide necessary support to traditional institutions in the state with a view to promoting indigenous culture and tradition while preserving heritage.
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