By Bolanle Adesida
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has declared Monday, 21st August 2023 as public holiday to commemorate annual Isese Day.
Isese Day is set aside by traditional religious worshippers to celebrate Yoruba culture and tradition.
A statement by his Chief Press Secretary Mr. Lekan Adeniran, Governor Abiodun said his administration would continue to promote existing harmony among the adherents of all religions in the State.
Governor Abiodun explained that his administration was committed to supporting and respecting all religions in the state.
He also expressed the commitment of his administration to promote, preserve and nurture the culture and tradition of the people of the state.
While congratulating the traditional religion worshippers on the occasion, the Governor urged them to celebrate with decorum and abstain from any act capable of threatening the existing peace in the state.
Governor Abiodun issued an executive order on the 7th, march 2023, declaring August 20 of every year as Isese Day in Ogun State, and the state House of Assembly gave legal backing to the executive order on 11th July, 2023.
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