Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday, 18 August, 2023, announced 20 August of every year as Isese Day.
In the last few years, the traditional worshippers in the State have demanded their own public holiday.
They have asked the state government to declare 20 August as their own public holiday in commemoration of the Isese Day.
The Governor has now granted the request of the traditional religion adherents by declaring Monday, 21 August, 2023 as the maiden public holiday to commemorate the day.
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He added that every 20 August would be observed as a public holiday in commemoration of the Isese Day in the State.
The Governor made the declaration in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo.
The Governor urged traditional worshippers in the state to use the occasion to pray for the peace, unity and stability of the state in particular and the country in general.