Eko Hot Blog reports that workers of the Lagos State Government will not work on Monday, August 21, 2023.
This follows a declaration by th State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, that the day will be workforce for all Public Servants in the state.
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Eko Hot Blog gathered that the holiday was declared to commemorate the year 2023 Isese Day.
A statement on the state government’s social media pages said the Isese Day has been set aside in Lagos to celebrate the indigenous Yoruba culture and traditions as well as the preservation of the Yoruba heritage.
According to a circular issued by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, this Year’s Isese Day celebration will hold on Sunday, 20th August, 2023.
He further stated that the declaration of Work-Free Day by Sanwo-Olu is reaffirmation of his “commitment to continue to provide necessary support to traditional institutions in the State with a view to promoting our indigenous culture and tradition while preserving our heritage.”
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The circular announced Tuesday, 22nd August, at 8a.m. prompt as resumption of work for all state workers.
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