Alaba International Market, Electronics market in Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria.
Alaba International Market is an electronics market in Ojo, Lagos, that spans a large area with thousands of shops and stalls selling electronics, appliances, and spare parts to customers across the region. The stalls range from small independent vendors to larger dealers handling multiple product lines.
This market began in 1978 as a small open-air trading space for electronics dealers and gradually grew into a major commercial hub serving West Africa. The expansion made it one of the most important electronics distribution centers in the region.
Traders and customers speak Nigerian Pidgin English throughout the market while haggling over prices according to local commercial customs. This negotiation style shapes the daily rhythm of commerce and is a key part of how business happens here.
The market operates mainly from Monday to Saturday, with late morning and early afternoon being the most active periods for shopping and trading. It is best to explore the market systematically as it is quite large, and wearing sturdy shoes is recommended.
Individual sellers cannot really control prices for electronics products because the market operates under perfect competition principles. This means prices remain relatively stable and comparable across different stalls.
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