A visit to some of the markets in Lagos including Oyingbo, Katangora,
Yaba, Ojuelegba, Ikeja, Mushin, Oshodi, Mile 2, Iyana-Iba, where
second-hand wares are the order of the day has shown that this
second-hand culture is already enjoying more patronage in Lagos than the
brand new ones.
In their hundreds, most parents, were selecting clothes, shoes and
even handbags to celebrate the season. Even dealers of fairly used
materials are thanking God for this rare opportunity.
At Oyingbo, a clothes dealer told us that they are experiencing more patronage in 2012 than previous years.
Mrs Uchechi Ogbonna, a trader in the market, said she had since the
beginning of December had more patronage from people who preferred the
clothes due to their affordability.