Alaba International Market (Electronics) is the largest electronics market in Africa where all major international brands of electronics and allied products are offered for sale. The market situates in Lagos, the economic hub of Nigeria and the commercial nerve-center of commerce in Africa.
The market occupies a land area approximately 2km by 1km on the Ojo Igbede Road. The on-going reconstruction work in Lagos by the action Governor, Alhaji Babatunde Raji Fashola, makes a drive to Alaba International Market (Electronics) easy and pleasurable. The market can be accessed from Badagry on the Badagry-Oshodi-Apapa Expressway through Iyana Iba or Volks; and can also be reached from any part of Lagos via Mile 2/Festac Town to Volks.
The market is managed by dedicated men of integrity who ensure that no customer is short changed by any seller in the market. Security is assured and any dissatisfied customer can contact the Market Task Force personnel who will readily assist such customer.
The market acts responsibly by meeting and keeping all government requirements and regulations. Buyers of products from this market are assured protection of their consumer rights while manufacturers are assured of protection of their patents and copyrights.
Business in Alaba International Market (Electronics)
In view of the fact that all electronics products, from communications, broadcasting, computers, televisions, videos, home appliances, refrigerators, musicals, video games to generators, satellite systems, general goods etc are available in this market, buyers throng this market from as far as Ghana, Niger, Chad, Togo, Benin Republic, East Africa etc. to make their purchases.
Manufacturers from around the world jostle to ensure that their brands are represented in this market, and they have no regret to do so.
In Nigeria, resellers from almost all major cities come to Alaba International Market (Electronics) for their supply of electronics and allied products.
Other ancillary products and/or services to be found in this market include financial services such as banking, mortgage banking, microfinance, stock broking, investment consulting, etc. Others are office service facilities such as photocopy shops, telephone booths, cyber café, secretarial services center etc.
Nigeria Police station is not far from the market which offers additional security for buyers and sellers to do their business under peaceful environment.
Philosophy
The guiding philosophy of the management of this market, led by Chief Emeka Dike (Ohamadike), is to ensure that business in this market is conducted unfettered by any compelling factors save for act of God. Those who wish to take up shops or who wish to showcase their brands or brand images are free and welcomed. Manufacturers who are seeking markets for their quality products can find ready market in Alaba International Market (Electronics).
It is important to state clearly that this market is known for quality and high premium products and so manufacturers of substandard products are advised to upgrade their products if they wish to be part of the action in this market.