By Dapo Akinrefon
LAGOS — Lagos State is set to take centre stage in the celebration of Yoruba heritage and spirituality on Thursday, as more than three million residents are expected to participate in activities marking the 2026 Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day.
To enable residents and visitors to participate fully in the celebration, the Lagos State Government has declared Thursday, August 20, a work-free day for public servants, political appointees and others.
The declaration was announced by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Idris Aregbe, who described Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day as more than a holiday, but an important celebration of Yoruba identity, spirituality and cultural heritage.
Aregbe said Ìṣẹ̀ṣe remained a living tradition and an important component of Nigeria’s cultural and religious landscape, stressing that its significance had continued to transcend geographical boundaries.
