Osun  government has declared Friday a public holiday to allow residents to celebrate the annual “Isese Day” (Traditional worshippers festival)

The Commissioner for Home Affairs, Tajudeen Olaniyi Lawal, who said this in a statement on Wednesday, noted that the festival would not be celebrated with the usual fanfare.

Lawal said the festival would be low-key due to the increasing rate of the third wave of Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the country.

The commissioner, while congratulating the traditional religious worshippers in the state, appealed to residents to be peaceful and law-abiding in their conduct before, during, and after the festival.

He equally enjoined them to pray for the growth and development of the state as well as Gov. Adegboyega Oyetola.

“On the part of the “Isese Day” participants, I urge you to observe the coronavirus safety protocols, especially the use of nose mask, social/physical distancing, among other rules of engagement before, during, and after the festival,” he said.

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The media report that “Isese Day’ is set aside by the Osun State Government for traditional worshipers to celebrate their deities.

The day is being observed as the peak of all traditional religious activities and festivities.