Owode Market Explained

Owode Market is a large market in Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria.

The market serves as a major source of economic growth for Offa and surrounding communities[1] including the nearby villages of Ijagbo, Erin-ile, Ojoku,[2] Ikotun, Igosun, Ilemona, Irra, Inisha.

History

Offa robbery

On 5 April 2018, the town of Offa experienced a robbery which resulted in the loss of 18 lives, comprising nine police officers and eight civilians. The Owode Market was also affected during this incident.[3] [4]

Owode fire

The Owode Market has experienced numerous fire incidents resulting in the loss of goods worth millions of naira. The Offa Descendants' Union,[5] a predominant social and cultural group within the community, intervened to assist the affected market vendors, prior to support from the state government.[6] Their assistance paved the way for the establishment of the Owode Ultra Modern Market: the reconstruction and renovation of the market to meet national standards, made possible with contributions from various philanthropists and benefactors within the community. Since these developments, the Owode Market has undergone significant transformations.[7] [8] [9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Owode Market, 250010, Offa, Nigeria, Supermarket, state Kwara . 2023-04-05 . ng.infoaboutcompanies.com.
  2. Web site: Informant247 . The . 2023-02-24 . Offa residents lament biting effect of naira scarcity . 2023-04-05 . The Informant247 . en-US.
  3. Web site: Oyewale . Suraj . 2018-09-04 . Offa's Day of Horror . 2023-04-11 . opinion.premiumtimesng.com.
  4. Web site: 2018-04-14 . Offa: A community on edge over armed robberies . 2023-04-11 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
  5. Web site: 2020-03-17 . BREAKING….. Fire guts Owode market in Offa . 2023-08-12 . en-US.
  6. Web site: Kwara Govt commiserates with victims of Owode market fire - P.M. News . 2023-08-12 . en-US.
  7. Web site: Fire Guts Owode Market in Kwara Community - THISDAYLIVE . 2023-08-12 . www.thisdaylive.com . en.
  8. Web site: Kwara community rebuilds burnt market with N500m . 2023-08-12 . www.ilorin.info.
  9. Web site: 2020-03-17 . Fire razes Owode market in Kwara . 2023-08-12 . Tribune Online . en-GB.