Okrika is a term used in Nigeria to refer to second-hand clothes, shoes, and other fashion items that are imported from Europe, America, or Asia.
Okrika markets are places where these items are sold at cheap prices, and they are very popular among Nigerians who want to look fashionable without spending too much.
Aba, a city in Abia State, is known for its bustling markets that attract traders and buyers from various parts of Nigeria and beyond.
Among the many clothing markets in Aba, two stand out as the most popular Okrika markets: Ariaria Market and Ahia Ohuru Market.
Whether you want to buy a single piece or a bale of okrika clothes, you can find them in these markets, especially in Ariaria Market.
In this article, we talked about these two okrika markets in Aba, their operation hours and what makes them unique.
1. Ahia Ohuru Market
Ahia Ohuru Market, also known as Ngwa Road Market or New Market, is one of the most popular Okrika markets in Aba, Nigeria.
It is situated at Ngwa Road in Aba South Local Government Area of Abia State.
This clothing market is known for its affordable and fashionable okrika clothes, Ankara, and ready-made outfits.
Traders in this market also sells other products, such as shoes, bags, weaves, food items, and electronics.
The market is very large and crowded, with over 10,000 shops and an estimated 20,000 traders.
So, to make it easier for customers to navigate and find what they want, the market is divided into sections, each sections have specific items they specialize on.
For example, one section may sell only Ankara fabrics, while another may sell only lace, and there are sections for okrika clothes.
The market operates from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Tuesday to Saturday, but it is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
However, people who want to buy bales of clothes are advised to visit the market as early as 6 a.m., as they are usually sold out quickly.
Ahia Ohuru Market is a great market to shop for quality and cheap Okrika clothes and other items in Aba.
2. Ariaria Market
Ariaria Market, also known as the International Market, is the most popular and busiest Okrika market in Aba.
It is the large and well organized, with different sections dedicated to various products.
Located along Faulkner Road, extending to Umule Junction, and includes several business units in Bakasi and Samek areas.
This market is famous for its textile industry, as it produces and sells a wide range of clothing items, such as ready-made clothes, plain and patterned fabrics, curtains, and bedspreads.
One of the unique features of Ariaria Market is the availability of highly skilled tailors who can create custom-made outfits from the fabrics sold in the market.
Ariaria Market attracts traders and buyers from different parts of Nigeria and neighboring countries, because it has quality products in abundance at affordable prices.
Open every day, except Mondays and Sundays. The best market days to buy first-grade Okrika clothes and fabrics are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
We recommended you visit the market as early as 6 a.m. to get the best deals and avoid the large crowd.
Other things you can find in this market are electronics, food items, and household items.
So let’s wrap it up at this point!
While there are various clothing markets in Aba, these two markets stand as the best okrika markets in Aba.
And if you are a wholesaler you can buy good quality bales of clothes from these markets.
