Top 5 Popular Markets in Benin City, Edo State Nigeria.
Benin City is the capital of Edo State and it is located in the South-South part of Nigeria. The city of Benin has numerous markets that cut across the length and breadth of the ancient city. The markets cater to the needs of the inhabitants and also serves as a place where locals meet to display their farm produce.
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A visit to the markets in Benin by Fynemarket shows that there is still enough that can be done by the government and traders to make shopping in Benin a lovely experience.
Seat tight as Fynemarket brings to you the top 6 markets in Benin City.
OBA MARKET (EKIOBA)
The Oba market is apparently the oldest market in the city and it is the heart of all the markets in Benin City. Very popular and lively, Oba market has something for everyone and is frequently visited by travellers from neighbouring states buying and selling all kinds of goods. The market is broken down into distinct sections: meat and frozen goods are mainly sold on the left-hand side of the road, while household goods, books, magazines, linen, and ironmongery occupy the right. You will find goods from almost everywhere in this market, and It is a great place to shop for things to take back home if you are visiting the city. You will, however, need all your bargaining skills to get a really decent price. A popular motor park at the market is the Bob Izua Motor Park.
EKEOSA MARKET (QUEEN’S MARKET)
This is predominantly a food market. The market is located along sapkonba road, stretching all the way to the core of the city. Featuring hundreds of stalls selling a mind-boggling variety of items, the market also offers other kinds of products as local soap, toiletries, cosmetics, and has a section devoted to traditional medicines. The market can be fascinating and confusing at the same time. However, shopping at the market is quite convenient as there is an availability of parking space along the road but comes with a fee.
NEW BENIN MARKET
New Benin Market is one of the largest, busiest and most popular markets in the city, and it is certainly a shopping aficionado’s delight. Positioned in the New Benin – Mission road and New Lagos road area, the merchandises offered are many and comprehensively stocked. Items at the market are sold at really good prices such as food items, electronics, clothes and fabrics, traditional beads as well as a large bush meat section. The market is always crowded, with traders displaying their goods by the road sided and this has made the market to be disorganized and ridden with traffic. But never mind, even the crème de la crème crowd of Benin in terms of fashion and fancy flavoured the New Benin Market for their shopping needs. Mind you, not all of the items sold in the market are genuine and you have to negotiate hard if you want to purchase something.
USELU MARKET
Stretching almost three miles, Uselu market is located along Uselu Lagos Road, Benin City and is a well-known shopping area that offers a dizzying display of items. There are more than 600 shops offering anything a shopper could want. The market is mostly patronized by students at the University of Benin Ugbowo Campus; the area is mostly bright and fun in the twilights, making it a pleasurable area to call. It is also an ideal place for eyeing around and sampling the enchanting local snacks
OLIHA MARKET
Oliha market, located in the Siloku road area of Benin City gives a unique experience as it provides an interesting glimpse into the Benin culture. It is one of the oldest markets in Benin and is abuzz with shoppers, most swarming around in search of farm produce cultivated in the interior villages. Aside from the farm produce, Oliha Market also has sections for clothes, food items, drinks, locally made beads and fabrics; and just like Ekeosa Market, one of this market’s main attractions is the sale of objects for Benin traditional worship and rituals such as native chalks, red, white and black fabrics, alligator pepper, tortoise, Ostrich, feathers, animal skulls and bones. E.t.c
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