Yesterday several of us green conservationist groups organized a peaceful walkout in Ibadan City through the environs of Agodi Gardens and Agodi Forest and the Oyo State Government Secretariat. We attracted a turnout of about 120 walkers comprising architects, bankers, doctors, lawyers, staid University dons, gentle young students and grandparents alike, professionals and non- professionals, mothers and fathers. In short the bedrock of Ibadan's responsible cadre of society.
The news broke as a rumour late last year – that the Oyo State government was selling off portions of forested areas adjacent to Agodi Garden. Was this