Governor Sanwo-Olu with the traditional rulers
LASG declares August 21 work free day for Isese Day
The Lagos State Government is marking this year Isese Day, first of its kind, on Monday, August 21, a work-free day for all public servants.
Indeed, the Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs had in July urged the Lagos State Government to officially recognise and declare August 20 as Isese Day holiday in the state.
In consequence, a circular dated August 18, on Saturday, disclosed that August 21 is declared Isese Day.
The circular, signed by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, stated that Monday is declared a work-free day for public servants by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was “with a view to promoting our indigenous culture and tradition while preserving our heritage.”
“In restating its commitment to continue to provide the necessary support to traditional institutions in the state with a view to promoting our indigenous culture and tradition while preserving our heritage, Mr. Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has graciously declared Monday, 21st August 2023, a work-free day for public servants in the state. Work will, therefore, resume on Tuesday, 22nd August at 8 am prompt,” the circular partly read.
The Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs had in July urged the Lagos State Government at the inauguration of the state Council of Obas and Chiefs for another tenure of five years, said it had become important for the state government to recognise August 20 as Isese Day in the spirit of democracy and freedom of religion.
Speaking on behalf of the council, the Elegushi of Ikate-Elegushi Kingdom, Oba Saheed Elegushi, said, “It is a demand that has been on the table of the governor for so long.”
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