Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has announced Tuesday, August 20, 2024, as a work-free day to celebrate this year’s Isese Day.
The announcement was made in a circular titled “Commemoration of Year 2024 Isese Day – Declaration of Work-Free Day,” issued on Monday by the state’s Head of Service, Bode Agoro.
The circular noted that the holiday is intended to demonstrate Sanwo-Olu’s support for traditional institutions and to promote the preservation of cultural heritage.
Public servants are instructed to return to work on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, by 8:00 a.m.
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The circular reads, “It is hereby notified for general information that this Year’s Isese Day Celebration will be held on Tuesday, 20th August 2024.
“In emphasising 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.”
