Popular Markets in Kogi State

Kogi State was carved out of Kwara and Benue States on August 27, 1991 by the then regime of General Ibrahim Babangida. It's capital is Lokoja.

Loacted in north central Nigeria, Kogi State occupies 29,833 square kilometres. Kogi State is the most centrally located of all the states of the federation. It comprises the Igala, Ebira, Kabba, Yoruba and Kogi divisions of the former Kabba province.
The State is blessed with suitable ecological and climatic conditions. It is therefore possible to produce various agricultural products including yam, cassava, soya bean, cocoyam, maize, millet, rice, guinea corn, palm produce, cowpea and others. The State's rich agricultural endowment is reflected in its capacity to produce cash crops like cocoa, coffee and cashew.

Here is the list of popular markets in Kogi State.

Lokoja International Market (New Market):  Lokoja International Market  is one of the main markets in the capital city(Lokoja) of Kogi State, Nigeria. Varieties of foods, textiles and many other products are traded here. The essential products sold in these markets are grains, vegetables and general household items.

Aliade Main Market: Aliade Main Market is an average Nigeria market where a variety of goods are sold. Market is every five days when people from various places bring their goods to the market to sell. The market is not really divided into sections. All goods are sold together. It is the only big market in Aliade town and its environment.

Idah Main Market (Egah): Idah Main Market is a very big market where one can purchase anything at affordable prices. Produces such as palm produce, yams, cassava [manioc], rice, fish are famously traded in this market. 

Lokoja Old Market: Lokoja Old Market is one of the major markets in Lokoja. Distribution of fish species is majorly common in the market, specifically freshwater species even though there are traces of brackish and marine fish species. Despite the market’s long historical background, low level of former education and poor market infrastructures are the major constraints of the market.

Anyigba Market: Anyigba market is a market where all agricultural produce is sold at a relatively lower price than other markets. Yams, cassava, beans, corn, babaranuts, groundnuts, fishes, rice, cowpeas, and a variety of other products are among them. You may also purchase a variety of other items such as clothing, jewelry, and various other items.

Ofu Market:  Ofu Market operates on a regular basis for the benefit of those who live in the city, making transactions convenient. Ofu Market is a place where you can get really cheap food and vegetables, most of which are fresh and straight from the field.

Ajaka Main Market: This market sells a wide range of products, from clothes to food. It’s an open market where vendors sell their wares and customers purchase them.

Source: cultureintelligence.ynaija