Isese Day: Nigerian governor declares Monday, public holiday
Governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola has announced Monday, August 22, 2022, as a public holiday in commemoration of this year’s “Isese Day”.
The government of the state made this revelation via a press statement issued and signed by the Commissioner for Special Duties, Olalekan Badmus.
The public holiday, as stated, was to recognize the month of August which is usually set aside every year by the traditionalists to celebrate Isese festival in the state.
According to the press statement, “The Governor has directed that this year’s Isese Day with the theme: ‘Abalaye adulawo ati ipaniyan s’owo; nje ajosepo wa bi?’ be celebrated responsibly and with security consciousness.
“The Governor congratulated the traditional religion worshippers throughout the state just as he also appealed to them to be peaceful and law abiding in their conducts before, during and after the festival.
“He equally enjoined them to pray for the growth and development of the State in particular and Nigeria as a whole.”
While urging the traditionalists to continue to support the present administration, the governor also emphasised the need for the citizens of the state to continue to embrace Omoluabi ethos in their day-to-day activities.
MOUTHPIECE NGR observes that the Isese Day celebration is usually held days after the annual Osun Osogbo festival.