The lawmaker representing Badagry Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Solomon Bonu, has said the Isese Day is not only a celebration but also a reaffirmation of yoruba identity and indigenous values.
Bonu who chairs the House Committee on Tourism, Arts and Culture, described Isese Day as a cultural and religious festival that honours and preserves the traditional heritage of the Yoruba people.
The lawmaker stated that the Day fosters unity and promotes cultural tourism.
” ISESE Day is not just a celebration, but a reaffirmation of our identity and indigenous values. It is a way of promoting culture, unity, and development among our people”, said Bonu.
It would be recalled that on August 21 the House of Assembly had unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing August 20 as an annual day for the celebration of ISESE Day, at a plenary session presided over by Speaker Rt. (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa.
The House further emphasized the importance of involving children and youths in the annual activities to ensure continuity and the survival of Yoruba culture in the face of modernization and globalization.
The lawmakers commended Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu for officially designating August 20 as ISESE Day, and urged local governments to facilitate community-based events while ensuring adequate security and logistics for the celebrations.
The House also directed the State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, in collaboration with the Ministry of Information, to intensify efforts in promoting public awareness and sensitization on the significance of ISESE Day.
