Oyo Governor, Makinde Declares August 20 Work-Free To Mark Isese Day

Seyi Makinde, Oyo State Governor, has declared August 20 a work-free day to celebrate 2024 Isese Day.

The governor’s Special Adviser (Media), Sulaimon Olanrewaju, in a statement issued on Wednesday, made it known that the declaration of the work-free day by Makinde was contained in a circular issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof Olanike Adeyemo.

Makinde had stated last year that every August 20 would be observed as a work-free day in the state commemorating Isese Day.

The governor, in the circular, enjoined all traditional worshippers and all citizens to use the day to pray for the peace, unity, and stability of the state in particular and the country in general.