National TheatreThe National Theatre Complex in Iganmu, Lagos, was on Tuesday devoid of the usual Boxing Day buzzing activities as only few fun seekers were at the monument.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that there was little to suggest that Boxing Day was taking place in the premises as the usual carnival-like atmosphere was absent.
NAN reports that only handful of people were seen in the open ground overlooking the theatre as well as other spots around the premises.
Patronage was low for restaurant and kiosk owners as they waited on end for customers.
A couple of families were seen eating and drinking in some of the restaurants.
A bar owner in the premises, Mr Clement Duru, complained of low patronage, saying that business was not good owing to low number of visitors.
Duru blamed the situation on scarcity of petrol pervading every part of the country.
He said that the situation prevented many people from going out to have fun that usually characterised the second day of Christmas.
Boxing Day: Petrol scarcity paralyses fun at National Theatre in Lagos
