The Origin of Agaie International Market
The history of agaie market is as old as the town itself. The market which was located in the center of Agaie town (now the old market) existed before the coming of Mallam Babba to the town, initially, the market had no fixed day. Instead, it is open all days of the week. Traders that patronized Agaie market came from the Northern part of the Country through Minna. As time went on people were not coming as regularly as they should be. As a way of reviving the market attendance and probably attracting the neighboring villages to bring their farm produce for sale, the British colonial administration at that time which became worried over low turnout at the market suggested to Etsu Abubakar II (who reigned from 19119 to 1926) to pronounce a fixed day which the market will open for businesses. It was envisaged that doing so would revive the lost patronage that the market once enjoyed. However, Etsu Abubakar II rejected the suggestion; saying he was opposed to breaking away from his...