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Benin has numerous markets strewn across the city to
cater for the needs of its inhabitants as well as to serve as sales
outlets for the numerous farm produce cultivated in the rural areas
of the state. The nodal nature of Benin makes it an ideal place for
various commercial activities as these farm produce can be easily
transported to cities like Lagos, Abuja and Port
Harcourt
A visit to the major markets in Benin shows that there
is still a lot that can be done by both the government and traders
to make shopping in Benin a better experience.This article is on
the top 10 popular markets in Benin CityA market in Benin CityGods
Market (Ekiosa) This market is located along Sakponba road,
stretching across second and third east circular (Murtala Muhammed
Way) roads at the very heart of Benin City. The name of the market
(Eki meaning market and Osa meaning God) is related to the origins
of the market.
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It is reportedly traced back to the days of the arrival
of the early Jehovah Witness missionaries in Benin City, when the
once bushy area was used as a venue for crusades. The local traders
intended to take advantage of the large crowds that gathered during
these religious events to sell their wares.Ekiosa is known as a
bustling market where foodstuffs such as rice and beans brought
from outside Edo State, as well as locally grown food items like
yams, melons, vegetables, etc. are sold at quite affordable
rates.
However, it is somewhat ironical considering its name
and origin that the market is also a major hub for the sale of
traditional worship and ritual materials (locally called
kemwinkemwin).Shopping at ekiosa is quite convenient with parking
spaces available for a small fee along the second east circular
road.
Oba Market (Ekioba) The Oba market is located at ring
road Benin City, right in the city centre. This market is probable
the oldest of the large markets in Benin as it is recorded that
business activities were taking place at the same location as far
back as the 15th century as they are today.Oba market is known for
the sale of food items, clothes and fabrics, traditional beads,
jewellery, and it also has a major mobile phone shopping plaza as
well as computer sales and repair services.
A prominent feature of Oba market is the Emotan statue
and shrine located right opposite the market.Agbado Market
(Ekiagbado) Agbado market is located along the Akpakpava and
mission road axis of the city.
Agbado market which was created by Ogiso Ere and was
named Ogiso market (16 and 66 AD) is the first market in Benin
kingdom but was later renamed Agbado market. Although food items,
clothes and other items can be purchased there, it is mostly known
as a market where all forms of cooking utensils such as pots, pans,
spoons, plates and kitchen paraphernalia are sold in large
quantities at affordable prices. Agbado market also has a large
plastics sale section.Shopping at ekiagbado is quite convenient
because of its layout and accessible car park.
New Benin Market The New Benin market is located in the
New Benin, Mission road and New Lagos road area. It is probably the
busiest market in Benin City. A wide range of commodities are sold
there at really good prices such as food items, electronics and
electricals, clothes and fabrics, traditional beads as well as a
large bush meat section.Probably due to its super busy nature, New
Benin market is very crowded and quite disorganised.
Not only is there a persistent traffic grid lock around
the market, it is also quite filthy due to inefficient waste
disposal system. It is a common sight to see decaying food and
animal remains around the market, resulting in the constant stench
that seems to hang around the market.New Benin market is also
associated with poor parking and unregulated street
trading.
Santana Market Santana market is located along Sapele
road in Benin City. Items traded at Santana market include food
items, beverages, and fish mostly brought in from neighbouring
Delta state.
It is a major cause of traffic jam along sapele road
because of shoppers who have to park along the road because of the
unavailability of a suitable carpark.Uselu Market (Edaiken Market)
Uselu market is one of the most prominent markets in Benin City,
located on the Ugbowo Lagos road in Egor Local Government
Area.
Uselu market stocks practically anything from food
items, clothes, fabrics, vegetables, meat, plastics, cooking
utensils, cosmetics, drinks and beverages. It is highly patronised
by people living around the Ugbowo area and also students of the
University of Benin because of the proximity of the market to the
Ugbowo campus.Shopping at Uselu market is quite convenient but
parking could be a bit of a challenge.
Oliha Market The Oliha market is located in the Siluko
road area of Benin City. It serves as a major trade outlet for the
farm produce cultivated in the interior villages. Apart from the
farm produce, Oliha market also has sections for clothes, food
items, drinks, locally made beads and fabrics.Along with Ekiosa
market, Oliha market is well known for the sale of objects of Benin
traditional worship and rituals such as native chalk, red, white
and black fabrics, alligator pepper, tortoise, ostrich feathers,
animal skulls and bones, etc.
Oregbeni Market (Ikpoba Hill Market) Oregbeni market
also known as Ikpoba Hill market is located in Ikpoba Hill in
Ikpoba – Okha local government area of Edo state. Oregbeni market
is not a daily market, it holds traditionally every four days. The
market days usually draws customers from far and wide because of
its huge stock of freshly harvested crops, fruits and vegetables
and also its strategic location.Due to street trading and the large
number of customers, the market days are often characterised by
heavy traffic in the Ikpoba Hill area.
Ugbogiobo Market Ugbogiobo market is located in Ovia
North East local government area of Edo State. The market opens
traditionally every four days. It is well known for the sale of
fresh food crops and fruits brought in from the hinterland. It is
also a major palm oil and cassava flakes (garri) hub in Benin
City.
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