The Executive Chairman of Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye, has extended warm felicitations to the people of Eredo LCDA as they join millions across Lagos State and Nigeria to mark Isese Day 2025.
EpeInsights reports that Hon. Akinloye in his goodwill message, described Isese Day as a celebration of culture, tradition and the values that bind the people together. He emphasized the importance of preserving cultural heritage and passing it on to future generations.
“Today is a celebration of our culture, traditions, and the values that bind us together as a people. It is a reminder of the rich heritage we must continue to uphold, preserve, and pass on to future generations,” he stated.
The council chairman prayed for continued peace, unity, wisdom, and prosperity across communities in Eredo, while urging residents to take pride in their identity and promote harmony among all, irrespective of differences.
“Happy Isese Day to all sons and daughters of Eredo LCDA,” Akinloye added.
Isese Day, observed annually in Lagos and other Yoruba-speaking communities, is dedicated to celebrating the Yoruba indigenous religion, traditions, and cultural values, with festivities often including prayers, cultural displays, and communal gatherings.
Meanwhile, over three million residents are expected in Lagos to participate in the 2025 edition of Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day, a cultural celebration dedicated to honouring Yoruba heritage, spirituality and identity.
Special Adviser to the Governor on Arts, Culture and Tourism, Idris Aregbe, who stated this described Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day as a living expression of traditions and a celebration of Yoruba spirituality as an important part of Nigeria’s cultural and religious landscape.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had declared Wednesday, August twenty, a public holiday across the state, allowing residents to fully engage in the celebrations.
According to Aregbe, the day offers an opportunity for millions of Lagosians to reconnect with their roots, appreciate ancestral heritage and celebrate the beauty of Lagos cultural identity.
