Kaura Modern Market (AMML1015)
Kaura Modern Market is a large and popular commercial center situated in the Kaura District of Abuja. It is a vital and bustling hub that serves as the main market for a large residential area, including the nearby Games Village. With over a thousand shops and stalls, the market's layout is characteristic of a modern, planned facility, featuring a combination of lock-up shops for general goods and open-air sections particularly favored for fresh produce. This structure allows it to cater effectively to both bulk vendors and daily retail shoppers.
The market is known for its wide variety of essential goods, with a particular reputation for its excellent and extensive selection of fresh food items and foodstuffs. Shoppers frequent the market for groceries, household items, clothing, and small electronics, making it a primary destination for residents completing their weekly and daily shopping. Its accessibility and diverse offerings are crucial to the daily lives of the thousands of people living in the surrounding Phase 2 districts of Abuja.
In addition to its strong commercial footprint, Kaura Modern Market is distinguished by its comprehensive support infrastructure. It is reportedly one of the more self-sufficient markets in the Federal Capital Territory, often equipped with its dedicated police post, a fire service unit, and a healthcare facility. This focus on organized management and emergency services, overseen by the Abuja Markets Management Limited (AMML), underscores its status as a well-planned "Modern Market" and ensures a more secure and organized trading environment for both the vendors and the large volume of customers it attracts daily.
