Gov Adeleke Announces Monday as Public Holiday in Honor of Isese Day

In honor of this year’s Isese Day celebrations, Osun state Govenor Ademola Adeleke has declared Monday, August 21, a day off from work.

The governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, approved the holiday, according to a statement issued on Saturday and signed by Mr.dot Kolapo Alimi, the state’s commissioner for information and public education, who leads a government that encourages religious harmony and oneness among adherents of various faiths.

Alimi noted further and urged followers of Isese to observe peace during their celebrations., “I have the honour and privilege to convey the compliment and best wishes of the Executive Governor of Osun state, His Excellency, Senator Ademola Adeleke to all traditional religion worshippers in Osun state on the occasion of this year’s  2023 Isese Day celebrations coming up tomorrow 20th August 2023.

“As a government that promotes oneness, unity, and religious harmony between the practitioners of different religions in Osun State, Mr. Governor has approved, Monday, the 21st of August 2023 as a Public Holiday throughout the state.

“Finally, Mr Governor while congratulating all traditional religion worshippers and wishing them happy celebrations on this occasion, also wishes to implore them to make the occasion not only peaceful and fun-filled but another opportunity to pray for the government and good people of Osun state.

“The state government wishes Isese adherents a peaceful and rewarding celebration.