
ISESE DAY: OGUN DECLARES TUESDAY WORK-FREE DAY
In line with Governor Dapo Abiodun-led administration’s commitment to religious inclusivity, the Ogun State Government has declared Tuesday, August 20, a public holiday to celebrate this year’s Isese Day.
According to a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, the work-free day will allow traditional worshippers across the state to commemorate their special day.
The statement added that Ogun State remains an exemplary federating unit with an enviable level of religious cohesion and harmony, even in the face of diversity.
It urged traditional worshippers in the state to celebrate in moderation and respect the rights of others’ religions during the celebrations to sustain the state’s inherent culture of religious tolerance.
Furthermore, the statement also encouraged the adherents to use the special festive period to pray for peace and economic advancement in Ogun State and Nigeria at large, adding that prayers contribute immensely to the success of every nation.
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