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Lagos is the acclaimed centre of excellence. Having a good life style in the city is classified as being very expensive.  No wonder, many people look for ways to reduce the cost of living in the city. Good nutrition is mandatory in living a healthy lifestyle. Finding the secret of where to get cheap substances for consumption would help a long way in lessening living expenses. Here’re markets where you can buy cheap foodstuffs in Lagos:

Mile 12:

The economic effect of the Mile 12 market cannot be over emphasized. The stretch between Ketu and Mile 12 expressway is the provincial hub of foodstuffs sales. Millions of naira are generated in here daily. It’s over 30 years of age, and has served the needs of several Lagosians. If you do not know where Mile 12 is, you are obviously a JJC in Lagos. It is the site with heavy traffic as it is a primary getaway to other parts of the nation. Because there is a round the year availability of food products, truckloads of foodstuffs are offloaded here daily.

Ile Epo:

While I was researching on this article an argument occurred between two women about the battle of prices to the availability of produce at the market. For anyone not familiar with this market it would be very difficult to locate agricultural products. Therefore you will need an expert market guide if you do not want to miss all of the market goodies and run from pillar to post. The market is located at Abule Oke Odo area of Lagos State.

Isale Eko:

Need I say much about this? Smaller markets around the mainland would have you dipping your hands into your funds for more money than is advisable. If you do not mind the stress and travel, this is the place to go to for affordable foodstuffs. Goods are delivered here at a wholesale price, hence you have smaller markets coming to buy their wares from them. It is always a beehive of activities. Isale Eko is the commercial heartbeat of Lagos. When there is a reference to Lagos as the commercial nerve center of Nigeria, it is as a result of this market place. Smaller Markets that make up the shopping hub are Ebute Ero Market, one of the oldest and largest markets in Ebute Ero, a town in Lagos Island, Leventis, Balogun, Oke Arin, and so on A lot of people who aren’t familiar with Lagos island market do not know the distinction involved in all of the various markets in there.

Badagry Market:

Like other markets it’s a bustling community occupied majorly by the Egun tribe. It is spacious enough for you to find all that you can afford.  Close to the port and the boundary, it brings neighbouring countries from far and near to trade. Foodstuffs at Agbalata International Market are very cheap. That shouldn’t be contentious.

Oyinbo Market:

According to Wikipedia, Oyingbo was established as a depot for agricultural products in the early 1920’s. This ultra-modern market place is a home for buying and selling wholesale foods at low-cost rates.

Iyana Iba market:

It’s a home to food staples. Cheap fresh food stuff found in this market range from tomatoes to okra and every other thing you can think of. It is located along Ojo road, and they even have an online presence! Doubt it? Check Facebook.

Alade market:

From word of mouth and personal experience, this market is voted as a popular market for the upscale Lagosians. As one of the well-organized markets in Nigeria, it is home to appealing foodstuffs. Its popularity is surprisingly amazing. It has its location at Allen Avenue, Ikeja.  It is known for the sale of food items especially soup ingredients.

Bariga market:

One market I am very familiar with is Bariga market. It is home to cheap affordable quality foodstuffs. If you live close to Bariga axis, be sure to visit the market for your food items, which include rice, beans, plantain, meat, pepper and so much more. You will be amazed at the hospitality of the traders who are very much interested in you patronizing their wares.

Daleko Market:

Divinely located around Isolo –Mushin road, it’s known for its wholesale and retail prices of foodstuffs. You can get your bags of rice, beans, sugar, semolina available at a reasonable price.

Ijora Olopa Market:

Do you want to get cheap fish? Visit a fish market, preferably Ijora Olopa Market. This market is very close to Ijora wharf, a centre point for offloading frozen foods.

Ita Faaji Market:

A cheap popular market in the heart of Lagos Island. It is a dwelling for affordable foodstuffs. Have you discovered marketplaces with cheaper price rates? Enlighten us by mentioning it in the comment box below.
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This article was first published on 4th August 2017

adepeju

Adepeju Adenuga is a writer (considering where you are reading this, makes perfect sense). She holds a Masters Degree in Literature in English from the University of Lagos.

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