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

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

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Millennium Park, 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 said that there was the need to celebrate the season, irrespective of the prevailing economic recession, since it comes once in a year.

Mr Mohamemed Haruna, who was at the Millennium Park with his wife and children, said 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.

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

“I don’t have a choice but to bring my family here to celebrate the Sallah outside the home because that is what we owe our families,” she said.