Opportunities in the Lagos Ketu Market

The first thing we will talk about in this article is the production and marketing of plantain chips. Plantain chips are made from fried plantain and packed in nylon bags and sold to willing shoppers. For the school graduate, this does not involve too much capital, what it requires is commitment and ingenuity.

This is a form of snack consumed by commuters in all motor parks in Nigeria, it is also eaten by students. For any sincere graduate of the school, the best market is the students in session; They don’t buy on credit, nor do they owe you. I suggest this can be sold alongside any fruit in season. If you live in Lagos, the fruits are available at Ketu Market, very close to the old toll gate at the Lagos/Ibadan entrance to Lagos, and not far inland. It’s on that curve near the toll gate.

As I talk about the Ketu market, let me share a few discoveries I made during the week about that market. Some smart young men and women have trained themselves in the art of selling whatever is brought to Lagos. As soon as the truck arrives, they take it from the owner, who tells them how much he wants for the truck or trailer load. These young men and women sell everything every day, pay the owner and share in the profits which is always good and I mean good. They will accept you, they will train you and you will not need a kobo as capital. These are ingenious and legitimate ways that the hardworking people of your stock are starting now.

What is surprising is that several of them are graduates who have a solid and continuous investment in the capital market. They are building their future and don’t be surprised if in the future they own the biggest hotels in Nigeria.