To mark this year’s Isese Day, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared Tuesday, August 20, 2024, work-free day for public servants.
Lagos State’s head of service Bode Agoro announced this in a circular on Monday.
The circular directed public servants to resume work on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
“It is hereby notified for general information that this Year’s Isese Day Celebration will hold on Tuesday, 20th August, 2024,” the circular reads.
“In emphasising commitment to give necessary support to traditional institutions, as well as enhance the promotion of indigenous tradition by preserving cultural heritage, Mr. Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has approved that Tuesday, 20th August, 2024, be declared a Work-Free Day for Public Servants in the State.
“Consequently, work resumes on Wednesday, 21st August, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.
“Accordingly, all Accounting Officers are enjoined to note the contents of this Circular and give it the deserved Service wide publicity.”
Although the United Nations had declared August 20 as World Traditional Religion (Isese) Day, this is the first time the Lagos State Government would be declaring a public holiday for adherents to celebrate the day.
