By Jeffrey Ahonmisi/Fasilat Lawal/Rotimi Famakin
It is no longer news that the federal government declared a 2-day public holiday to celebrate the end of Ramadan, but only some fun-seekers took advantage of it to visit recreation centres, malls and eateries in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Our correspondents who monitored the situation at the Zoological Gardens of the University of Ibadan, Agodi Gardens, and malls in the metropolis report that the turnout of fun-seekers was very low.
At the Zoological Gardens of the University of Ibadan, a few fun-seekers were seen purchasing tickets to access the facility.
Some children, including Adekunle Yusuf, Ayobami Aremu, and Iretomiwa Awe, who were seen having fun in the facility, said they were thrilled by the sight of the various animals on display.
Two parents, Alhaji Abidemi Olaniran, and Mr Kazeem Adeniran said the relaxation and exposure of the children to the live animals was very important to their wellbeing regardless of the economic challenges in the country.
The situation was also the same at the Agodi Gardens, where a few fun-seekers arrived with their loved ones to relax.
One of them, Mr Sanusi Abdulkadir, said the public holiday allowed him to unwind with his family.
A corps member, Miss Kemi Gbadeyanka, said she was at the relaxation centre to enjoy alongside her friends.
Also, at some of the popular malls in Ibadan, only a few fun-seekers were seen shopping.
Some of the shoppers who were dressed in their religious attires said in spite of the challenging economic situation, it was still necessary to celebrate the end of the end of Ramadan.
Also, traffic was light on some of the major roads around the metropolis.
Major roads such as Challenge, Aleshinloye Junction, Apata, Dugbe, UI and Ojoo were devoid of the usual traffic congestion.
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