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Lagos Market Traders Struggle Without Amenities: A Call for Change

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Approximately 2,000 women who trade in Mushin and Oyingbo markets, Lagos State’s bustling commercial hubs, collectively pay over N21 million annually. Yet, they grapple with a lack of basic amenities. The situation is dire: refuse piles up nearby, endangering traders’ health. Toilets lack water, and Oyingbo market suffers from erratic electricity supply.

During a recent visit to Mushin Market, the reporter witnessed the deplorable state of the roads leading to the market. Folasade Ishola, a provisions dealer, expressed frustration: “I pay N10,500 per year for owning a shop in this market. The government collects development and environment levies, but tangible benefits remain elusive.”

Tax disparities abound. Some traders pay as little as N10,500, while others shoulder up to N35,000 annually. Mercy Ebere, a hair seller, lamented: “All the money they collect, they are not using it to do anything for us.”

Tawakalitu Opogbenro, a representative of the women leader known as ‘Iyaoloja’ in Mushin, clarified that traders pay to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the market leaders. Despite this, infrastructure remains scarce.

As these resilient traders continue their daily hustle, hope lingers for improved conditions. Lagos, a city of contrasts, can transform their struggle into prosperity. It’s time for change, and these women deserve better.

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