Lifestyle

Recreation Centres Witness Turnout of Fun Seekers

By Web News 501

Fun seekers in Ibadan defy the harmattan and economic situation in the country and stormed recreation centres with their loved ones.

Radio Nigeria correspondents, who monitored the situation, report that as some fun seekers were moving around enjoying themselves, others were using the occasion for picnics.

During a visit to the Zoological Garden, the University of Ibadan, fun seekers including parents, and couples were trooping into the garden with their loved ones.

Those who came to the garden for the first time were being conducted around various cages housing wildlife, birds and reptiles.

 The situation was not different at Agodi Garden where fun seekers in large numbers visited the garden to relax and chat with their relations and friends.

 At the Trans Amusement Park, Bodija, fun seekers were using the occasion to hold picnics while others were patronizing facilities at the park.

Some children, who spoke with Radio Nigeria shared their experiences on what they saw at the gardens and park

Some parents, Mr Adeola Adebayo, Adekunle Adebayo and Abayomi Olayiwola said they decided to visit the parks and gardens to relieve themselves of stress.

The parents appealed to the government to urgently address the current inflationary trend affecting Nigerians.

Fasilat Lawal and Rotimi Famakin 

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Lifestyle

Eid al-Adha: Funseekers Defy Rain In Ibadan

By Web News 885

At around ten O’clock in the morning, rain started in many parts of Ibadan, but it could not hold back fun-seekers from unwinding as the Eid al-Adha celebrations continue.

Many Muslim faithful were seen putting on beautiful attires as they flocked recreation centres in the city.

These spots include shopping malls, zoological gardens, amusement parks and the Agodi Gardens.

At Agodi Gardens and Amusement Park, many children along with their parents wearing smiling faces were seen catching fun.

The parents said they had to bring their children to have the feel of the festive period.

Facilities such as horse ride, bicycle ride, bouncing castle were all ground to excite the fun-seekers.

A manager at a public facility centre, who spoke under condition of anonymity, called on government to upgrade the recreation centres in Ibadan to meet international standard.

Fun seekers at the Zoological Garden, University of Ibadan had a feel of entertainment whilst seeing animals such as gorilla, lion, ostrich and other animals.

Many were taking pictures while others picnicked out there.

Also at eateries visited, children expressed their excitement.

Radio Nigeria observed that traffic situation was light across Ibadan metropolis while few people were seen returning to their bases.

Lilian Ibomor