The Lagos State Government has declared Monday, August 21, as work free day for all public servants in the state to commemorate this year’s Isese Day.
The Isese Day has been set aside in Lagos to celebrate the indigenous Yoruba culture and traditions as well as the preservation of the Yoruba heritage
A circular issued by the Lagos State Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, where he noted that this year’s Isese Day celebration will hold on Sunday, August 20, 2023.
Murin-Okunola in the circular further stated that the declaration of Work Free Day by Governor Sanwo-Olu is a reaffirmation of his “commitment to continue to provide necessary support to traditional institutions in the State with a view to promoting our indigenous culture and tradition while preserving our heritage”.
The circular announced that all state workers are expected to resume work at 8 am prompt on Tuesday, August 22.
