The Calabar Central Market is a 100-hectare development that aims to consolidate and modernize the city’s many small markets. The project is being developed in phases, with the first phase consisting of the development of 50 hectares.

The market will be zoned into six parts, from A to F, and will include a variety of retail spaces, from wholesale warehouses to small shops. The market will also feature a number of recreational and social amenities, as well as essential services.

The landscaping of the market is a key feature of the project, and will include a variety of different surfaces. The goal is to create a vibrant and inviting space that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

In total, the first phase of the Calabar Central Market is expected to include approximately 5,500 individual shops. The project is a significant investment in the city’s infrastructure, and is expected to have a major impact on the local economy.

Key Features

• 100-hectare development
• Consolidation of the city’s many small markets
• Modern and unified marketplace
• Zoned into six parts, from A to F
• Variety of retail spaces, from wholesale warehouses to small shops
• Recreational and social amenities
• Essential services
• Landscaped with a variety of different surfaces
• Approximately 5,500 individual shops in the first phase

Benefits to the Community

• Improved market conditions
• Increased economic activity
• Creation of jobs
• Improved infrastructure
• More attractive and livable city