We are tired of living with sex workers – Neighbours of Ibadan brothels

Although they have lived side by side for many years, residents of some neighbourhoods in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital appear to be getting tired of the brothels in their areas.
In fact, a recent pronouncement by the state government that it intends to rid residential areas of brothels has fuelled the silent feud.
A woman who lives at Ekotedo and identified herself Mama Joy captures the mood of the neighbours of these brothels.

“Government’s decision is the mind of God. How do you explain a lady taking to prostitution as a means of livelihood?
“It is just too bad and as well very ungodly. To advise them is not easy since they have become hardened. They didn’t just start the trade today. When you call them to counsel them, they will insult you and ask you if you will shoulder their responsibilities.
“They will tell you the country is hard. They will tell you men are not ready to marry them. They will tell you they have no job. Some of them will even tell you that the job is lucrative. How do you help someone like that?”
She said that their presence in the community had become an eyesore and a bad influence.

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