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Osun Declares Monday Public Holiday For Isese Day

THE Osun State Government led by Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared Monday 21st of August, 2023 as a public holiday to celebrate the 2023 annual ISESE day.

This is contained in a statement issued by the state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi.

VAM News reports that Isese Day is to celebrate the indigenous Yoruba culture and traditions as well as the preservation of the Yoruba heritage.

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