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Things To Do in Ibadan, Oyo

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Is Ibadan boring? Is it fun? How do people relax in their free time? From playing and watching live sports to listening to live music to volunteering, here's what 17 local experts had to say about things to do in Ibadan, Oyo.

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If you’re moving to Ibadan, you need to know that a lot of roads are under construction by the government as the population of the city is increasing daily. Do not walk at night, activities in the city close up before thick nightfall unfortunately because of average security in the city.

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Eniola, says: 2023

Ibadan is the intellectual capital of Nigeria, home to the first public and private universities in Nigeria. It is usually called the ‘brown roof city’ because it has many ancient buildings whose zinc roofing sheets have rusted over the years. Ibadan is peaceful, the pace here is slower than many of the surrounding cities. Traffic is not usually an issue. Homes are affordable, you can rent a lovely 2 or 3 bedroom apartment for about a third of what you will pay for the same in neighbouring Lagos. You will certain enjoy living in Ibadan as there are many tourists sites and recreation spots here.

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Jeremiah, says: 2020

Ibadan is a quiet, sprawling city with low living costs. The people are friendly to visitors and tourists. There are three universities asking moderately affordable fees. Ibadan is surrounded by towns with farm produce for sale. Tropical fruits and vegetables are sold by smiling women who are generous. All faiths are accepted.

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Mazeedah, says: 2020

Ibadan is an ancient, low-cost city in southwestern Nigeria. The social life is well above average with a boisterous nightlife. Transportation is more relaxed than you find in other cities of the world, though the vehicles are mostly rickety. There are a couple of fun places to visit, ranging from gardens to hills and lakes. The most celebrated meal is ‘Amala with Abula’; Amala is simply yam/cassava flour prepared into a mould while Abula is a mixture of Jute leaf soup and beans soup.

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Chukwuma, says: 2020

Ibadan is the capital of Oyo State and the largest city in Nigeria, It is in the South South Geopolitical Zone in Nigeria. Ibadan city is a pacesetter with good standard economically. Ibadan city has centre of attractions for tourism for for a first timer. Ibadan is known for peaceful city.

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Genesis, says: 2020

– Cost of living: The cost of living in the city is quite expensive. My city is a tourist center where people from abroad comes during vacation. The cost of food, houses and clothing are very expensive.
– Good health facilities: There is good health system in my city. The government has also subsidized the cost charged. It is cheaper to access health care system.

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Precious, says: 2020

Ibadan is the third most populous city in Nigeria, with a population of over 3,000,000 people… It is the home of the first television station in Africa, the home of the first university in Nigeria, the University of Ibadan, and the first skyscraper in Nigeria, Cocoa House, which was opened in 1965. It is also holds Agodi Garden.

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Miracle, says: 2020

Ibadan, my city, is the largest in West Africa and known for its traditional way of life so moving there warrants the immigrant (s) to know his or her way around. Native, local foods are very common. There are a few shopping malls despite the large area size of the city.

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Mohammed, says: 2020

The housing system is affordable, it has a number of tourist attractions, some of which include: The Palms Mall, which is the biggest in West Africa, Agodi Gardens, Ventura, Amala Skye among many others. Transport is cheap and it is easy to find your way around in the city. The city also has some of the best schools around, schools such as Concord and American School of Nigeria equip your child with the best skills they can get from a Nigerian school.

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Oghenetega, says: 2020

Ibadan is a simple place for people who love to live simply lives. It is not packed with people, and there is little or no traffic congestion. A downside of living here is that there are a few places you can go to relax and have fun. The people here aren’t nice at first, but when you learn to speak their language and interact with them, they can be accommodating.

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Ibadan is the second largest city in Africa after Cairo in Egypt. The city has thirteen local government areas. It is the capital of the defunct Western region with many developmental projects like University of Ibadan, University College Hospital, Cocoa House, Fashola farm settlement, Premier Hotel, zoo in the University of Ibadan among many others. The city is peaceful.

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Oluwatosin, says: 2020

It’s a very nice city with a lot if nice people. But there are also a lot of corrupt people so one should be wary. The state has a lot of good areas and bad ones. There are lot of fun centres and movie theater. You’ll love my state.

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Chinenyenwa, says: 2020

residing in Ibadan is not difficult at all. It involves conscious planning and deliberation. Such person has to consider some minor laws that must be adhered to. Also, the issue of traffic is one that must be highly considered. Another factor to consider is the roughness, chaos and noise that often comes from people going about their day to day activities. It gets really frustrating at times. Above all, Ibadan is a relatively great place.

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Valentina, says: 2020

Anyone moving here should know it is a peaceful city, the second largest city in West Africa. It’s a city with lots of good and fascinating tour sites where knowledge on its preceding culture can be learnt. The cost of living in my city is affordable and low.

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There are so any opportunities around the area and it has different things in which someone can benefit from. There are also different social amenities that will help him build his/herself and it a good place for tourist attraction in which there are so may sightseeing and natural things.

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Ibadan is the famous city of brown roofs. The city is a friendly abode for the indigenes and visitors. A person moving to Ibadan should know it is not as fast-paced or expensive as Lagos. The cost of living is very low. Like every other city, there are high-brow areas like New Bodija, Oluyole, and Jericho. Ibadan is a fun place as there are tourist spots and robust night entertainment. You don’t need a lot of money before moving to Ibadan.

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Ibadan is highly populated with people from different parts of the world. It is the largest city in the country and it has lots of tourist attractions. My city is a fun to live in because of its many recreational centers. It is the place if you love living in a peaceful, quiet and loving environment.

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Chimezie, says: 2020
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