Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commended his colleagues in the south-western part of the country for declaring public holiday in their respective states for the celebration of Isese Day.
Mr Sanwo-Olu, who is also the chairman of Southwest Governors’ Forum, also praised the people of the south-west, particularly traditional rulers and traditional religious worshippers, for upholding the cultural heritage of the Yoruba.
The governor made the commendation in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, to commemorate Isese Day in Lagos on Tuesday.
“The world has become a global village with an attendant result in multiculturalism, the Yoruba have unique culture and traditions that must be preserved for the future generations.
“I commend all traditional rulers and people of the south-western part of the country for upholding these cultural and traditional virtues of the Yoruba race.
“I charge you all to use the occasion of today’s celebrations to remind themselves of the importance of the Yoruba Omoluabi ethos.
“These include tolerance, hospitality, peaceful co-existence among ourselves, different religious groups and our neighbours,” he said.
The governor noted that these values must continue to be the hallmark of the Yoruba people.
Isese Day is celebrated annually on August 20.
