Lagos State Governor,Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has declared Wednesday, 20th August 202,5, as work work-free day to commemorate Isese Day.
The announcement was contained in a circular dated August 18th and signed by the State Head of Service, Bode Agoro.
The circular, which was titled, “Commemoration of Year 2025 Isese Day- declaration of work-free day,’ stated that the declaration was to preserve indigenous culture and traditions.
Agroro wrote: “It is hereby notified for general information that this Year’s Isese Day celebration will hold on Wednesday, 20th August, 2025.
“In reaffirming the commitment of the State Government towards pursuing our indigenous culture, traditions and preserving our heritage, while providing necessary support for traditional institutions in the State, Mr Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has declared Wednesday, 20th August, 2025, as Work Free Day for Lagos State Public Service in commemoration of the Day.
“Consequently, work returns on Thursday, 21st August, 2025 at 8:00am.
“Accordingly, all Accounting Officers are required to note the contents of the Circular and give it the deserved Service-wide publicity.”
Meanwhile, the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, also approved Wednesday, August 20, 2025, as a public holiday to mark this year’s Isese Day celebration.
The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Olanike Adeyemo, and made available to newsmen in Ibadan, the state capital.
Adeyemo explained that the governor graciously granted the work-free day to allow traditional religion worshippers and other residents to celebrate the occasion.
She further stated, “His Excellency has therefore requested that the occasion be used to pray for the peace, unity and stability of the state in particular and the country in general.”
The statement also directed that the approval be widely publicised to ensure that residents and civil servants across the state are duly informed.
“Kindly give His Excellency’s approval, as conveyed, the widest publicity it deserves,” Adeyemo stressed.