Ariaria International Market

The Ariaria International Market is an open-air market located in Aba, a city in Abia State Southeast Nigeria.[1] The market is one of the largest markets in West Africa and nicknamed "China of Africa" because of its versatility in the making of wears and leather works.[2]

Ariaria International Market
A section of the market
LocationAba, Abia State, Nigeria
Coordinates5°7′5″N 7°19′57″W
Opening date1976
ManagementAbia State Government
Days normally openMonday - Saturday

Historical and structural background

Ariaria International Market was established in 1976 following a fire outbreak that destroyed the old Ekeoha Market in Aba. The market was originally sited in a swampy area.[3] The market is known for its shoe making and leather works thus making it one of the largest leather shoe-making markets in West Africa with an estimated two million traders.[4] The market cuts across three local government areas, the Aba North, Aba South and Osisioma.[5][6]

References

  1. Okuta, Peter (15 March 2012). "At last a breath of fresh air at Ariaria International Market". Vanguard. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
  2. Iremeka, Chijioke (4 May 2014). "Bad roads: Ariaria shoe manufacturers lament poor sales". New Telegraph. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
  3. Okuta, Peter (15 March 2012). "At last a breath of fresh air at Ariaria International Market". Vanguard. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
  4. "thenationonlineng.net/ariaria-market-for-upgrade/". The Nation. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
  5. "Abia government denies plans to relocate Ariaria market". Premium Times. 12 February 2014. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
  6. Nwogu, Mathias (21 November 2014). "Ariaria Market: Generating Revenue But No Infrastructure". Leadership. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
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