Two days after the New Year, euphoria is still noticeable in the air as fun seekers turned out in large numbers at Recreational centres in Ibadan.
At the Zoological Garden, the University of Ibadan and Trans-Amusement Park, Bodija, fun seekers were seen moving around various cages and viewing animals on display.
The situation was not different at Agodi Gardens and some shopping malls where fun seekers were seen relaxing or making purchases
Two parents, Mr Gbenga Afolabi and Mrs Bimbo Olanrewaju said they visited the parks and shopping mall to relieve themselves of stress as well as to give their children a nice outing.
Radio Nigeria had a chat with some of the children who could not hide their delight.
Some of the fun seekers appealed to the government to address the current economic hardship faced in the country.
Meanwhile, as new year holiday declared by the Federal Government ends today, passengers returning to their base may pay more as fuel price hikes remain unabated.
Radio Nigeria correspondent, who monitored the situation at Ojoo, and Iwo Road, reports that the motor parks recorded higher passengers.
Fares from Ojoo in Ibadan to Kaduna, Sokoto and other parts of the northern region cost N15,100 while Ibadan to Abuja cost N13,100., one of
Equally, Ojoo to Sango Ota cost N3,000, Ijebu Ode N2,100, Abeokuta 2,600. Yaba by car from Ojoo cost N3, 600, and Lagos by bus costs between 1,800 and N2, 100. Ibadan to Saki from Ojoo, N2000.
One of the transporters at Ojoo Motor Park, Mr Olanrewaju Ajibade said the hike in the fare was due to a hike in fuel pump price and vehicle spare parts.
Some of the drivers said passengers may pay higher as turnout persists. The situation was not too different at Iwo road as transporters retained the previous fare.
Rotimi Famakin/Funmilola Ọbagbayegun /Fasilat Lawal
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