The Ariaria international market

Ariaria market is the largest and biggest open market in West Africa seconded by Onitsha market. Ariairia market is located in the heart of Aba town, Abia state, Nigeria.
 

Ariaria market is known for its rich textiles, first grade materials of all sort, jeweleries , food stuffs, drugs, native sculptures and art, home appliances , gadget,  electronics, and most importantly Ariaria market is known all over Nigeria and West Africa for its shoe making.

I also heard its one of the highest generating internal revenue for the Government in Abia state, Nigeria.

I went to Ariaria market to see for myself, the creativity being bragged by its natives, and trust me I was so amazed by what I saw.

The shoes were mostly handmade with gums and “most times machines” which are rarely used. U should see the way the shoes were being made with ease.

 Shoes of all types, sizes, gender and for any occasion are being made in Ariaria market. And it attracts buyers within Nigeria and outside Nigeria.

I was so opportune to get one specially made for me in less than 15 minutes, Yea! I know your surprised but trust me; it was so fast and very cheap!!! , a pair of shoe in Ariaria Market cost 1500 Naira if not  less (below $10). I bought lots of shoes as souvenirs’ to give my friends back home.

But one bad thing about the Ariaria market is the road, yes!! The roads, if it rains in Ariaria market, trust me is a no go area, the grounds are muddy and most times flooded, I suggest the Abia state government should consider that in there next budget.

After a hectic day in Ariaria market i decided to help myself with the popular native Ariaria meal of Egusi-soup and Eba (garri as its popularly know), trust me it was worth the stress, I hope to visit Ariaria market next time, i had a nice experience and the hospitality of her people was very welcoming.

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