Traders bemoan low patronage, customers lament lean purse for Salah celebration

   
    Few days to this year ’ s Eid - el -Kabir festival, most major markets in Lagos and Ebonyi states were devoid of the expected bustling activities that usually herald the season . Prices of rams continue to increase, making it almost unaffordable for many Muslims .

Activities at markets were still business as usual , with little or no difference to show that Eid -el - Kabir is around the corner . At this period , traders usually make a lot of brisk sales, but the reverse appeared to be the case .
At Daleko , Ikotun and Oshodi Markets , there was remarkable rise in prices of commodities, especially those considered essential for Sallah celebrations , including ram , with most people complaining of insufficient funds to purchase items, just as most traders bemoaned low patronage, compared to last year .