Lagos declares Thursday work-free for 2026 Isese day
Lagos State Government declares Thursday, August 20, 2026, a work-free day for Isese Day celebrations. Learn about the cultural significance and activities Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-declares-thursday-work-free-for-2026-isese-day/
The Lagos State Government has announced Thursday, August 20, 2026, will be a work-free day to facilitate residents' participation in the 2026 Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day festivities. Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Idris Aregbe, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day is more than a public holiday; it is a celebration of Yoruba spirituality and cultural heritage, according to Aregbe.
He emphasized that the Yoruba people, estimated to number over 55 million globally, have preserved their traditions and passed them on to future generations. Aregbe highlighted that when drums sound in Lagos on Thursday, they also echo in Havana, Salvador, and Port of Spain, signifying the global reach of Yoruba culture. The 2026 Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day festivities will include prayers, rituals, processions, drumming, and cultural displays, coordinated by the Association of African Traditional Religion Nigeria and Overseas.
Aregbe urged attendees to celebrate peacefully and respectfully, stating that Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day belongs to everyone, regardless of religious affiliation, as heritage has no denomination.
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