By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has declared Tuesday, August 20, public holiday in the State for celebration of traditional religion (Isese) Day.
The United Nations had declared August 20 as World Traditional Religion (Isese) Day for the celebration of traditional religion globally.
The Osun State Government since the Administration of Ogbeni Raufu Aregbesola had in 2012 adopted the Day as ‘Isese’ Day to allow traditionalists in the State commemorate the day.
In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Abdul-Rasheed Aderibigbe, he stated that Adeleke approved the holiday to allow traditionalists to enjoy the special day.
It reads, “This is to inform the General Public that the Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has declared Tuesday, 20th August, 2024 as a Public Holiday to celebrate “ISESE DAY”.
He also charged traditionalists to use the day to pray for the administration and the state to prosper, as well as endear unity among various religious groups across the state.