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Yuletide Ends with Fun Seekers at Recreation Centres, Fare Hikes

By Web News 796

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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Sallah: Recreation Spots Witness Low Turnout of Fun Seekers

By Web News 476

As the Muslim faithful continues in the euphoria of Salah, eateries and other relaxation spots in Ibadan have been without the usual patronage that characterize the festive period.

Radio Nigeria correspondents who visited some sports including Agodi Gardens and Trans-Amusement Park, University of Ibadan Zoological Garden observed an average turn out of fun-seekers.

Shopping malls at Dugbe and Ring Road also recorded a low turnout of fun-seekers.

Some of the fun seekers were seen carrying food and drinks to entertain their loved ones while some children moved joyfully, having horse-ride

In an interview with Radio Nigeria, some parents at some of the recreation spots said they chose to give themselves some treats despite the harsh economic condition prevalent in the country.

“Despite the hardship of the economy we still have time to felicitate ourselves. We thank God we are alive.” 

“The economy is hard but if we should stay at home we could be thinking about the economy, we will have mental issues.”

The manager of  Agodi  Gardens   Mr Emmanuel Otitoju and that of an Eatery at Ring Road, who craved anonymity,  described the turnout of fun-seekers as quite low.

“The turnout has been fair and on an average level, our pool is one of the best in Ibadan, and the price remains the same”

They urged the government to find a lasting solution to the high cost of goods including the perennial hike in fuel prices.

Lawal / Ibomor /Ọbagbayegun