By Innocent Eke Nkeiruka Edith
Traders at the Seed Market, situated beside the Army Barracks in Onitsha, have raised concerns over the continuous collection of daily levies by the market task force despite a significant decline in sales.
The task force, operating under the directive of the market chairman, collects daily payments from traders for the use of stalls and spaces allocated for their businesses.
During a recent revenue drive, several sellers complained that they were yet to make any sales for the day.
Alhaji Audi Musa, who deals in onions, said he had remained idle since opening his stall. He expressed worry over the persistent low patronage and uncertainty about meeting his family’s needs at the end of the day.
Mrs. Chizaram, a vendor of fresh tomatoes, noted that the poor sales were discouraging, although she considered staying at home an unviable alternative. She explained that the perishable nature of her goods compounded her losses, as the produce depreciates with time.
Mr. Sunny Elemuo, a meat seller, revealed that he had accumulated debts due to repeated cases of unsold stock. He stated that to avoid wastage, unsold meat is often consumed by his household and associates, forcing him to borrow funds to restock. However, he said the cycle of poor sales continues to hinder repayment.
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