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Breaking: Sanwo-Olu declares August 20th work free day for Isese celebration

August 19, 2024 • 1 min read

August 19, 2024.

By Samuel Ogunsona

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has declared Tuesday, August 20, 2024, public holiday in other to commensurate this year’s Isese Day.

This is contained in a circular issued by the Head of Service, Bode Agoro, made available to The Yourba Times.

The circular noted that public servants in the state should resume back to work on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.

The circular reads: “COMMEMORATION OF YEAR 2024 ISESE DAY – DECLARATION OF WORK FREE DAY

“It is hereby notified for general information that this Year’s Isese Day Celebration will hold on Tuesday, 20th August, 2024.

“In emphasizing 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.”