Tag: #IseseDay
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ISESE DAY: LAGOS TRADITIONAL RULERS PREACH RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE, PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE
Traditional rulers in Lagos State have called for religious tolerance, unity and peaceful coexistence as traditional worshippers across the state celebrate the annual Isese Day festival. The Lagos State Government declared Aug. 20 a work-free day for the celebration, which provides traditional worshippers an opportunity to honour and promote their cultural heritage and beliefs. Oba…
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ISESE DAY: LAGOS COUNCIL CHAIRMEN CELEBRATE TRADITIONAL WORSHIPPERS, RULERS
Chairmen of Lagos Mainland Local Government and Iru-Victoria Island Local Council Development Area have felicitated traditional worshippers, rulers and residents as Lagos joins the 2026 Isese Day celebration. The chairmen, Mr Jabrel Emilagba and Mrs Oluwakemi Alabi, described Isese Day as an important occasion for preserving Yoruba culture, history, traditions and identity. The Lagos State…
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TRADITIONALIST URGES FEDERAL GOVT TO DECLARE PUBLIC HOLIDAY FOR INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES
Mr. Jelili Atiku, renowned traditionalist and artist, has called on the Federal Government to officially recognise indigenous communities by declaring a public holiday honouring their religious celebrations. He says this would promote cultural dignity, national unity, and decolonisation by highlighting Nigeria’s rich indigenous heritage. Atiku emphasised that such a holiday would give marginalised rural communities…
