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Isese festival: Oyo govt declares August 20 work-free day

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

This announcement was contained in a circular issued by the Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo.

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Last year, Governor Makinde approved August 20 as an annual work-free day in the state to commemorate Isese Day, a day set aside by traditionalists for celebration.

In the circular, the governor urged all traditional worshippers and citizens to use the day to pray for peace, unity, and stability in the state and the country as a whole.