History of Ariaria Market in Aba: It’s One of the Biggest in Africa With Amazing Goods, Fabrics

• Aba market started following the razing of an old market that was popular in the city in Abia state
• Known for its traders' amazing artistry, the market which was opened many decades ago is frequented by many
• The open-air market was formerly in a bad shape before the government stepped in and relocated the traders

Aba market which is also known as Ariaria international market is one of the most famous commercial centres in the country

A report has it that the market is one of the biggest in Sub-Sahara Africa as it has almost everything anybody can get with money.

The market traders are mostly people from Osisioma Aba South, Aba North local government. Going by the different items sold there, it is no wonder it was nicknamed the China of Africa.

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How the market started

The Ariaria market came into being following a fire outbreak that happened in 1976 and destroyed the old Ekeoha Market in Aba.

It should be noted that the market had faced a lot of challenges in the past. One of them was the bad siting it had to a swampy area before it was changed.

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The market became home to both local and foreign clients because of its amazing leather works. Among them are shoes and bags.

There are thousands of shoes in the market. Replicas of great designs can be quickly done in the market, an act that is a testament to the traders' skills.

Fabrics and amazing tailoring business

This is another major reason why people visit the market. Different types of quality fabrics are always transported out of the country. They are so sought-after.

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It is only understandable that the market that boasts of amazing fabrics come with some talented tailor. Like shoemaking, there is virtually no design that cannot be replicated there.

Speaking to Tech Point, Amobi Nwanagu, the president of StandUp Africa said:

“Many citizens in Europe and Africa have the market to thank for many of the leather shoes they wear.”

Oyinbo rocked Aba made clothes

Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that a white woman married to an Anambra man has rocked an Aba-made cloth made in the famous Senator style.

In a tweet on Sunday, March 9, the woman said the cloth looks good on both men and women, adding that her husband really knows what fits her.

The woman went ahead to appreciate her husband for the gift of love. She attached three photos of herself posing in the new wear.

Source: Legit.ng