5 most popular market in Ilorin

Ilorin is a north-central city in Kwara State, Nigeria with a population of about one million (1,000,0000), located in the southwest of the state has quite interesting features, we quickly hope to analyse several markets across this city.

Several market places can also be found in Ilorin, but we analyse 5 most popular market in the district

1. Oja Oba

Oja Oba (Kings Market), is a historical market it starts with the IDIAPE market later enlarged as time goes on to form Oja Oba Ilorin history, is the largest and oldest market in Ilorin. This is the centre of the accent city. Very close to the emir palace and the city central mosques both old and the new one. It is known for selling a variety of products such as foodstuff both locally produced and imported.

Oja Oba Market is sub-divided into two

*Ago Market: Mainly for cloths, dry fishes with other food items

*Gegele Market: This specific market meant for children or baby’s wears and other traditional herb markets.

2. Oja Tuntun

Oja Tuntun which is also known as Baboko market is one of the best markets in Kwara State. People across Kwara state goes to the market to get foodstuff, cloth and a series of daily needs. The market is big enough to get whatever you need. There was minimal traffic hold up to and from the market. This is a result of the high patronage of customers visiting the market. There were assorted items in the market

Oja Tuntun is the second-largest market and oldest in Ilorin, this market sells majorly foodstuffs and beverages at wholesale prices, for business starters this market will be a golden deal for enough profit.

3. Oja Ipata

This market is an all-time market in Ilorin with amazing features, it sells all kind of foodstuffs with most of these products mainly raw foods, it one of the most patronised food markets in the city, it also operates a small market at night when all major markets are closed. Most people enjoy buying animal products here. This market is very accommodating and supportive in both economic stability and human welfare of Ilorin people and their neighbourhood.

4. Ganmo Market

This market is mainly for foodstuffs, it is one of the cheapest food markets in the city with farm produce directly from farms or other local traders. It is open every day but highly populated every 5 days. Ganmo is a market along offa garage, It’s by the roadside, accessible but rough on the market day, no parking space.

5. Yoruba Market

Yoruba road market is considered the most expensive. It offers a variety of foodstuffs and groceries, as well as having mini-malls attached for different items

Yoruba market is a market located along ahmadu Bello way off challenge, Ilorin Kwara state. In the Yoruba market, You can buy food, beverages vegetables, fruits e.t.c. It has all its foodstuffs well packaged and good looking, one of the best markets place to visit in Ilorin for a better experience