Popular Markets in Abia State

Popular Markets in Abia State.

Below is the list of Popular Markets in Abia State, Nigeria.

ARIARIA INTERNATIONAL MARKET:

Ariaria International Market started its existence as far back as in the days of our colonial masters and has NOT ceased to produce quality goods, services and successful business men and women. The market attracts patronage from traders from Ghana, Cameroon, Liberia, Togo, Congo, Equitorial Guinea and Ivory Coast to buy goods for resale in their variouse countries. The market is one of the largest markets in West Africa, and is known for its versatility in the making of wears and leather works. Ariaria International Market is one of the largest leather shoe-making markets in West Africa with an estimated two million traders. This is considered to be one of the best markets in Aba, and in Africa.

EKEOHA MARKETE

Ekeoha Shopping Plaza is among the oldest markets in the East and Southern region of Nigeria. It is located close to Aba Town Hall in Aba South Local Government Area of Abia State. Ekeoha Shopping center is generally known as the market where all kinds of clothing materials are sold, such includes Lace Materials, Suit Materials, Shirt Materials, Cultural Materials, etc. Currently Ekeoha is a notable market for sales of all kinds of Electronics, Electronics parts, Electronics Accessories, Electricals, Electrical parts and Electrical Appliances. Apart from these mentioned items; goods like Wines & Spirit Drinks, Kitchen Utensil, CD plates, etc. are largely sold in the shopping plaza. Repairs of Electronics and Electrical appliances are also in a large scale.

UMUAHIA ULTRAMODERN MARKETU

muahia Ultramodern Market is located at Ubani-Ibeku, Umuahia North Local Government area of Abia State. It is situated at the centre of the Abia state capital, Umuahia, off the Uzuakoli road axis. The market is approximately 40 minutes drive from the Sam Mbakwe Airport, Owerri and about 30 minutes drive from Ariaria market, Aba.Umuahia Ultramodern market habours shops, lines for special dealers such as cosmetics, spare parts and restaurants; a fire service centre, banking spaces among others. Umuahia Ultramodern market was built to replace the demolished Umuahia Main Market. The project is conceptualised and built to provide the greatest convenience, comfort and most conducive environment possible for traders and shoppers alike, to transact their businesses and to the level comparable to any such edifices anywhere in Nigeria and offshore.

ALAOJI MOTOR SPARE PARTS MARKET:

Alaoji Motor Parts Market is located along Aba-Port Harcourt road express way in Ugwunagbo Local Government Area of Abia State. The market has been in existence for many years and has maintained a significant role and reputation. In Alaoji market, all kinds of motor parts, accessories and spare parts are found and bought irrespective of type and model of the automobile or engine. The market also produces professionals and well-trained mechanics that can repair and handle automobiles with due care, honesty and respect both new, Belgium (Cars or Automobiles used in foreign Countries) and fairly used cars and other automobiles that can be sold or bought in the market. For these reasons, people from both within and outside the country often visit Alaoji spare parts market.

UMUCHIEZE CATTLE MARKET -

“Unifying Point for North-South” The Umuchieze Cattle Market, near Lokpanta in Umenneochi Local Government Area of Abia state, has not only become one of the largest cattle markets East of the Niger, but has also promoted trade between the Northern states and the South East. The market is located along the ever busy Enugu - Port-Harcourt Expressway and is of great economic importance to the government and people of Abia and especially because of its status as a tool for fostering national unity. Though officially known as Umuchieze cattle market, most people prefer to call it Lokpanta cattle market. It is the largest cattle market East of the Niger. The cattle market which covers more than one square kilometer is a community of its own.

CEMETERY ROAD/ EZIUKWU MARKET:

Cemetery Market is located in Eziukwu Village which is found in Aba South Local Government Area of Abia State. It is a large and popular market in Nigeria. People from all parts of the country and outside the country visit the market on a regular basis. In this market goods are imported for resale, also raw materials and finished goods are exported to neighboring states and even countries. Cemetery road market is known to be a major depot for stockfish, and has created employments for many Nigerians and non-Nigerians as it offers opportunities for wholesalers and retailers for assorted types of quality Cosmetics, Provisions, Accessories, Drugs, Wines, Beverages, Kitchen Utensils; just to mention but few.

NGWA ROAD MARKET – “AHIA OHU” (NEW MARKET):

Ahia Ohu Market is another great market which has existed for many years in Aba. It is located at Ngwa road in Aba South Local Government Area of Abia State. This market is popularly known for it's dealings on Fabrics and food stuffs. The market is characterized by great importers who imports Used Bail Clothes (Okirika) from all parts of Asia, Europe and also from North-American continent specifically United State, Canada, United Kingdom (UK), Netherland, China, Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, etc. Other used items, such as Shoes, Bags, Sandals, Caps etc, are also imported into the market. Textiles and New Already Made Items such as Clothes, Shoes, Sandals etc, are as well imported and sold in the market. Locally Made Goods including Clothes, Shoes, and bags are also sold in Ahia Ohu Market in a large quantity. There are lots to buy from Ahia Ohu Market but the mentioned goods are some of the items that made the market popular in West Africa.

NSULU MARKET:

Nsulu Market is located opposite School of Health in Aba south Local Government of Abia State. Nsulu market is an old market where life goats are marketed in a very high quantity. Infact, it is the only market where all kinds of life goats are sold in Aba. Recently, textiles such as Shirt materials, Bed Sheet materials, Cotton Materials, etc. can also be bought in Nsulu market.

OLD COURT MINI MARKET (AKPAKARA):

Old Court Mini-Market is located along school road in Aba South Local Government Area of Abia State.The market is mainly dominated by Used and Discarded items which is ready for either repair or resale. Some of the used, discarded or abandoned items normally seen in this market include bottled wines, beers, minerals, malts and other beverages. Other includes buckets, iron bed, iron chairs, stoves, bicycles, motorcycles etc.Nevertheless, items such as new brand and fairly used Bicycles, Tyres, Spare parts, Water Reservoir, Chemicals can as well be bought and sold in the market.

ORIE OHABIAM ELECTRONICS MARKET:

Orie Ohabiam Electronics Market is located along Aba-Portharcourt road express way in Aba North Local Government Area of Abia State. This is a notable market for sales of all kinds of Electronics, Electronics parts, Electronics Accessories, Electricals, Electrical parts and Electrical Appliances.

WATERSIDE CATTLE MARKET:

Waterside market is located in Ogbor Hill which is found in Aba North Local Government Area of Abia State. Waterside market is one of the oldest Markets in Eastern Nigeria. Though Waterside Market is not large, but famous and highly recognized. At Waterside market, both Cows, Goats, Pigs and other animals are slaughtered and sold in a large quantity. Wholesalers, retailers and final consumers of meat are welcomed in the market.

OTHER MARKETS INCLUDE:

⦁ Ochendo Shoe And Bag Industrial Market, Aba.

⦁ Umuahia Industrial Market, Umuohu Ahieke

⦁ Ohiya Motor Spare Parts Market, Umuahia South LGA.

⦁ Umuopara Palm Produce Beach, Umuahia South LGA.

⦁ Uratta Integrated Industrial Market, Aba.

⦁ Ehere Modern Mkt, Ogbor-Hill, Aba.

⦁ Asa Nnentu Motor Spare Parts Market, Ugwunagbo LGA.

⦁ Osisioma Foam Market, Osisioma Ngwa LGA.

⦁ Umuehilegbu Industrial Market, Osisioma Ngwa LGA.

⦁ Enyimba Stadium Shopping Plaza, Aba.

⦁ Good Morning Market, Aba.

Source: Abia State Markets Development Committee