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  • Fun-seekers throng Ikeja Park for Easter

    Hundreds of fun-seekers yesterday thronged the Ndubuisi Kanu Park in Ikeja, Lagos, in continuation of the celebration of Easter, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

    People of all ages were seen catching fun on some of the facilities at the park. Children rode on horses as their parents watched. Others ate and drank as they took pictures to remember the day.

    A fun-seeker, Vallery Alassan, described the holiday as a moment to spend time with friends.

    “I have been looking forward to this season. It’s a period to have a nice time with friends and relations.

    “I have been to this place on several occasions and I must confess, it is getting better over time,” she said.

    An artist, Friday Ziku, described the serene environment as good for people’s health.

    “I was looking forward to the break so I can get a deserved rest from the stress of work.

    “Coming to the park is perfect for me to appreciate nature and the environment. It’s so good for the soul.” he said.

    A drink seller, Tunde Aduloju, described the season as good for business.

    “I have made good money at the park, as this is a good place to do business at a season like this,” he said.

    A first time visitor, Qudus Awotayo, said he was impressed with the park.

    “This is my first time of coming to the park and I must confess, I’m really impressed with the environment.

    “I will definitely visit this place regularly as I want to experience more fun overtime,” he said.

    A park official said the place had been attracting hundreds of fun-seekers daily.

    “The large turnout of people in this park is a daily occurrence because it is clean, secure and of high standard.”

     

     

     

     

     

  • Sallah: Fun-seekers besiege Lekki Alpha Beach

    Hundreds of fun-seekers besieged the Alpha Beach in Lekki, Lagos yesterday to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir.

    According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), people of all ages could be seen catching fun at the beach, some entertaining themselves with foods and drinks.

    One of the fun-seekers, Mr Folabi Ogundipe, said the holiday was a moment to spend time with friends.

    “I have been looking forward to this season. It’s a period to have nice time with friends and relations.

    “I have been to this place on several occasions and I must confess, it is getting better over time,” he said.

    Medical practitioner Wole Smith described the beach breeze as good for health.

    “I was looking forward to the break so I can get a deserved rest from the stress of work.

    “Coming to the beach is perfect for me to appreciate nature and the environment. It’s so good for the soul,” he said.

    Meat seller Malam Abdul Musa described the season as good for business.

    “I have made good money at the beach. It’s a place to do business at a season like now,” he said through an interpreter.

    A worker at the beach, who pleaded not to be identified because he was not authorised to speak, said the beach had been attracting hundreds of fun-seekers daily.

    “The large turnout of people on this beach is a daily occurrence because the beach is clean and of high standard.

    “We intend to keep it this way, to maintain our standard and increase patronage,” the official said.

  • Fun seekers troop to Badagry beach, others on Boxing Day

    The Suntan Beach in Badagry Lagos State recorded a large turnout of fun seekers on Boxing Day as holiday makers trooped to the seashore in continuation of the Christmas celebration.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who visited the beach reports that the shoreline was filled with revellers from different parts of Lagos State

    The holiday makers said that they were at the beach to spend quality time with their families, friends and loved ones.

    “I have been looking forward to this period as it would help me spend quality with my family.

    “I have been to this place on several occasions and I must confess,  it never ceases to amaze me,” said Mr Osahon Ebere, a fun seeker who came to the beach with his family.

    Mr Tayo Oguntayo, a teacher, said that he was using the holiday to take a break from work.

    “I was looking forward to the break so I can get a deserved rest from all the stress of work.

    “Coming to the beach is a perfect place for me to relax, chill and have fun all at the same time,” he said.

    Mr Senami Hungbo, a soft drink seller, said business had been good since the beginning of the day.

    “So far, I have made a lot of money through patronage by customers and I’m sure I would still make more money because more people will still come,” she said.

    Mr Ibrahim Musa, a suya meat seller, also said that sales had been good, noting that more business is on the cards as the day goes on.

    Mr Ademola Adebisi, the council official in charge of the beach, told NAN that Badagry beach recorded a large turnout of funseekers because of its safety.

    “The place is secured and we have not had any incident in recent past, so people feel safe here. We intend to keep it that way in ensuring the safety of lives and properties,” he said.

    Tourists from different parts of the country came to various historical sites in the ancient city.

    Mrs Nike Kofo, who visited the 172-year-old First Storey Building in Nigeria with her kids, told NAN that the experience was mind blowing.

    NAN reports that the First Storey Building in Nigeria was built in Badagry in 1845 by Revd. Henry Townsend of the Church Missionary Society (CMS).

    “I have heard so much about the First Storey Building but I haven’t had time to visit, so this holiday gave me the opportunity.

    “I must confess that I’m overwhelmed by the history and I’m definitely coming back here for another visit,” she said.

    Mr Ayodele Ojo, who visited the Seriki Abass Slave Trade Relics Museum, also in Badagry, couldn’t hide his excitement.

     

     

  • Fun-seekers inavde Abuja Park

    Fun-seekers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) trooped out in their hundreds yesterday  to the popular Magic Land Amusement Park near the city gate, to catch fun.

    There were long queues of vehicles waiting to enter the park, with security personnel directing their movement.

    Inside the park, fun-seekers struggled to enjoy some of the facilities.

    At the ‘Flying Eagle’ facility, some of them were sitting waiting their turns to board and enjoy the ride.

    Mrs Hanatu Ibrahim, in company of her three children, told NAN they were waiting their turn to enter the flying eagle.

    “The first set of people are on the eagles now. After they must have alighted, we will mount it and enjoy too.

    “I discover there are too many picnickers and visitors  in the park today, everywhere is filled with them.

    “Both Christians and Muslims are here to enjoy themselves. I think it is a thing of joy and we are grateful to Allah for making this day possible,” Ibrahim said.

    Similarly, at the ‘Water Splash Ride’, guests  were waiting for others to finish before they could mount the ride.

    A fun-seeker, Mr Emeka Ndubusi, said he had never witnessed such a large number of fun-seekers at the park.

    “All celebration that I normally bring my family here, whether Sallah or Independence Day and others, today has recorded a large turn out.

    “I have never joined the queue to mount the Water Splash Ride. But however, it is all good because Christians and Muslims are here to celebrate.

    “When it is our turn now, we shall mount it and enjoy ourselves,” Ndubusi said.

    Malam Yakubu Inuwa, a barbeque seller at the park told NAN patronage was high and appreciated the fun-seekers.

    He said: “I have sold plenty today. Thanks to Allah. People dey come buy suya from me.

    “I cannot tell how much I make so far but I have made tremendous sales. This Sallah is good,” Inuwa said.

  • Sallah: FCT parks, recreation centres filled with fun-seekers

    Sallah: FCT parks, recreation centres filled with fun-seekers

    Parks and recreational centres in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) yesterday recorded a huge turnout of fun seekers despite the economic hardship in the country.

    A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) report said that the Millennium Park, the Jabi Lake and other amusement centres recorded unusual throng of fun seekers who gathered in clusters with their family members and friends.

    Some of the picnickers told NAN that there was the need to celebrate the season, irrespective of the prevailing economic recession, since it comes once in a year.

    Mr. Mohammed Haruna, who was at the Millennium Park with his wife and children, told NAN that he had to plan and make some sacrifices to make the day enjoyable and memorable as well.

    “Celebration of Sallah is a matter of planning and cutting your coat according to your cloth to make the day interesting.

    “There is no doubt that there are school fees to be  paid  and other family needs as well, but we have to enjoy Sallah because it does not come every day.”

    Also, Miss Olamide Akiode, a nine-year-old pupil who visited the park with her siblings, commended her parents and others for making necessary financial provisions for the day.

    “I am very happy to come here and play with other children for the Sallah holiday.

    “I appreciate every parent who decided to bring their children here to have fun because the times are really hard,” Olamide said.

    She prayed for peace and progress of Nigeria, as she looked forward to more Sallah celebrations in the future.

    Mrs. Ebere Eze, a snacks’ vendor at the Millennium Park, expressed happiness for increased sales, adding that she had earlier thought the current economic realities would affect the turnout of visitors to the park.

    “Nigerians are really trying to adjust and manage despite the recession, because even with the general cry of ‘no money’, people still have time to come and enjoy here.”

    Mrs Hassana Adamu, who visited the Jabi Lake with her family, said it was meant to unwind from the busy daily routine of work and other economic exigencies.

    She said she needed to bring her family to celebrate in spite of the hard economic situation.

    “I don’t have a choice but to bring my family to come and celebrate the Sallah outside the home because that is what we owe our families.

    “Although, there is no much funds in circulation in the country, but we must celebrate Sallah,” she said.

    However, Mr Ahmad Jibril, who also visited the Millennium Park with his family, said the Sallah period should also be a time to show love to ones’ neighbours.

    He, therefore, called on Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of love and religious tolerance to build a peaceful and united nation.

    “The message of Eid-el-Kabir is the message of sacrifice and love for God and man, therefore Muslims and non-Muslims alike should use this period for sober reflections.

    “I also call on everybody to support and pray for good health for President Muhammadu Buhari as he strives to lead the nation out its many challenges,” Jibril said.

  • Boxing Day: Fun seekers throng parks, beaches

    Boxing Day: Fun seekers throng parks, beaches

    Some tourist parks and beaches in Lagos yesterday recorded a large turnout of fun seekers who came out to celebrating the Boxing Day.
    Some of the fun seekers, who spoke with the NAN in Lagos, said they had always looked forward to public holidays for them to catch fun. Yesterday and today were declared public holidays by the government.
    NAN correspondents, who visited some parks and beaches around the city, observed that they were filled with fun seekers.
    A fun seeker, Miss Tolefe Okonji, said she took advantage of the holiday to catch fun at the Freedom Park because of her busy schedule.
    “Freedom Park is an environment I have been looking forward to visit and I am happy that I finally made it to the place due to the public holiday.
    “I rarely have time to have fun due to the nature of my job, so I use holidays like this to relax and catch fun,” she said.
    A banker, Miss Jenifer Nwosu, said because of her work, she always took advantage of public holidays to have fun.
    “Due to the nature of my job, I always use public holidays to come to places I have not been to. So, coming down to Amusement Park is more of an adventure to me.
    “I am having fun here and I am very impressed with what I am seeing, ” Nwosu said.
    A soft drink seller in Oshodi Heritage Park, Mrs Tinuade Adepegba, expressed optimism that the business would be profitable this time.
    “So far, I have not sold much but am very sure that I will still make money because fun seekers are still coming and I am going to be here all day, ” Adepegba said.
    A seller of roasted meat (suya) at Arhakab Beach, Mallam Ibrahim Danyaro, said he had made up to N15,000 and was expecting to make more sales before the close of the day.
    “The influx of people here today is good for my business, ” Danyaro said.
    There was also a large turnout of fun seekers at the Suntan Beach in Badagry.
    A correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the beach was filled with visitors from different parts of Lagos and Ogun States.
    A fun seeker, Miss Busola Lawal, from Ota in Ogun State, said she took advantage of the holiday to catch fun at the beach because of her busy schedules.
    “Due to the nature of my job, I rarely have time for myself, so I usually use holidays like this to relax and catch fun,” she said.
    Another fun seeker, Mr Ayobami Badejo, who came with his family, said he was using the holiday to spend more time with his family.
    “I work in Port Harcourt and my family stays in Lagos. So, during times like this, we always go on outings to where we can have fun,” Badejo said,
    Mr Nuru Mohammed, a seller of roasted meat, popularly known as suya, said he had made sales of about N7,000 and was expecting to earn more before the close of work on that day.
    “I wish everyday can be a public holiday in Nigeria so that I can make this kind of money every time.
    “I have made over N7,000 now and I am sure that I will still make more because more people would patronise me.
    “The crowd is so much and this means good business for me,” he added..

    A soft drink seller, Mrs Maupe Adeovi, could not hide her joy over her good fortune.
    “Business has been great today and I am so glad about this because things had really been slow for over a week.
    “My drinks even finished and I had to quickly rush to the market to get more drinks.
    “This kind of thing happens once in a while and I am going to make the best use of it, ”she said.
    The Officer in Charge of Suntan Beach, Mr Stanley Hungbo, attributed the large turn out to the safety of the beach and the patriotism of Nigerians.
    He said the beach had not witnessed any mishap for over a year.
    “For several years, we have not witnessed any drowning in this beach and this can be attributed to the safety measures we put in place.
    “The beach is very safe and this factor has contributed to the large turnout of people because they are assured of their safety, ” Hungbo said.