MARKETS IN ONITSHA METROPOLIS

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ONITSHA MAIN MARKET-

formerly known Otu-Nkwo in the pre colonial era. Is the biggest market in West Africa and the centre of the commercial life of Onitsha. Main market is situated at the bank of the Niger down to bida road. The market is known for the sales of Jewelries, Clothing and Clothing Material (Bright line, Marine, johnson. Sokoto Road, de young plaza are some of the popular areas in the market etc)
The market is also known for Bureau De Change activities

OSE OKWODU MARKET

known for foodstuff sales and food condiments, is one shopping centre that holds out to all. Most of the traders in the market are women.yam, fish and other stuff from d riverine communities are brought to the market through the river niger on a daily basis.

EMEKA OFFOR PLAZA:

emeka offor plaza is one of the biggest tech hubs in Nigeria, where you can buy all sort of gadgets such as phones, laptops computer etc, it is located very close to main market.

OCHANJA MARKET ONITSHA

Ochanja market is the mother of most new born market in around onitsha. plastic market, petrol chemicals, cosmetics and provision, carpentry tools, paints etc all emanating from ochanja market. It is located at woliwo-fegge, around upper iweka axis.

OGBEFERE MARKET ONITSHA(kitchen utensil market)

Located along Enugu-onitsha Expressway, just before the bridge head.Most organised international market in Nigeria. All kinds of kitchen utensil are sold here, Great majority of their customers are from neighbouring countries.

BUILDING MATERIAL INTERNATIONAL MARKET

building material ultra modern market ogidi is one of the youngest markets in onitsha, not up to 10 years since it started , building material has attracted trader from all over Nigeria and neighbouring countries to the city.there is absolutely nothing required in building a house that you would not find in this market.

ELECTRONICS DEALERS MARKET ONITSHA

one of the numerous market that melted out from Ochanja, Electronics market is also located not far from Ogboefere Market, long Enugu-onitsha Expressway.You can get quality electronics in this international market. You can also make bulk purchase here equally.

OLD MOTORS SPARE PARTS MGBUKA OBOSI

this is where you can buy any type of motor type parts, customers from all over Nigeria & neighbouring countries visit this market on a daily basis just like the Ladipo market in Lagos.

I must add that most of the traders here are young boys.

 

INTERNATIONAL STOCK FISH MARKET ONITSHA(ndi afia okporoko)

located in Onitsha-Owerri road by enamel.Only stock fish(okporoko), caryfish and some other type of fishes are sold in this market. Very quiet and clean market.

RELIEF MARKET ONITSHA: A groceries and food stuff market located at west side of upper iweka,this is home to marketers of grossary both in small and large quantity

OGBO-OGWU INTERNATIONAL MARKET HEAD BRIDGE

This is the largest open drug market in Nigeria,Locted just right beside the bridge, this is where to be if you want to go into to pharmacy, the market serves the whole Nigeria & neighbouring countries.

NKPOR NEW TYRE

the market is located along Nkpor axis of The Enugu-onitsha Expressway, This is where you can get all kind of types, it might be possible to get the tyre of an airplane here,who knows???

OLD MOTORS SPARE PARTS NKPOR

Unlike the mgbuka Obosi, old motors spare parts Nkpor sell mainly parts of heavy duty vehicle,it will also interest you to know that the popular 911 tiper is assembled here.

SHOE MANUFACTURERING MARKET NKWELLE: formerly shoe site onitsha until in 2017 when it was moved to Nkwelle along Enugu-onitsha Expressway by 3-3 junction, Just like d one in Aba, onitsha shoe manufacturering market produces top quality made in Nigeria footwears,A visit will leave you speechless.

POLYTHENE CHEMICAL MARKET AND NYLON PRODUCING FACTORIES EZEIWEKA ONITSHA:

This is d largest polythene factory cluster in Nigeria, Not so many people know about this market and the waterproof polythene bag production going on there at iweka by ekene axis upper iweka. thousands of youths work here.

NEW AUTO SPARE PARTS MARKET NKPOR:

Located just beside the Nkpor flyover as indicated in the first frame.The market is a very big one, they sell new motor spare part unlike ndi mgbuka that deal in old motors spare parts.

INTERNATIONAL TEXILE MARKET(ogbo-abada) :

Just like many new market that melted from main market, Ogba abada is a fast growing texile market situated in d bank of the river Niger close to 2nd Niger bridge, Any ankara material you don’t find in this market. You cannot find it in anywhere else in the country.

NKPOR MAIN MARKET

located by Nkpor fly over, adjacent to auto parts nkpor. You can always get many things you need in the home in this market, e.g clothes, shoes, glossaries and food stuff.The market mainly serve people living around obosi, nkpor, Omagba etc

PLASTIC MARKET ODEKPE
Located just after Ogboefere market along Onitsha-Asaba express. One of the new markets that melted out from the expansion of the ochanja plastic market Amobi.In this market, you can get any plastic wares.

ALUMINIUM & GLASS MARKET OGUTA ROAD ONITSHA:

One of the emerging multi billion naira markets in onitsha, located along popular oguta road onitsha.All kinds aluminium & glass are sold in the market, Technician who turn this aluminium to finish products are also found here.

OGBO ROD MARKET HEAD BRIDGE(iron steel markert)

Located near the Ogbo ogwu market Head bridge onitsha, the market has expanded to Atani road and portharcourt road Fegge, All kinds of iron and steel materials are sold in this market, if you are into construction or wielding. Here is your plug

BAKERY AND CONFECTIONARY MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT MARKET OGIDI:

The market is situated opposite building material international market ogidi-ogbunike.If you are into baking, here should be your one stop shop,the market also serve many states in Nigeria.

 

 

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