Ikotun Market also known as irepodun market is an open-air market located in Ikotun, a metropolitan city in
Alimosho local government area of
Lagos State. The market which is particularly known for its
price-based selling technique has about 8,400 lock-up shops and over 10,000 traders-selling items ranging from foodstuff to clothes, appliances, gadgets and so on, making it one of the biggest markets in Lagos and a major contributor to the growth of the economy of the state.
Ikotun market which is headed by a ''"Baba Oja"'' or an ''"Iya Oja"'' has several market unions ranging from
fashion
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,
food
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and
electricity.
See also
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List of markets in Lagos
References
Retail markets in Lagos
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