The Iyaloja of Oshodi market, Mrs Folasade Banjoko has said that in spite of the lockdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic, shops operating online cannot surpass those in regular markets.
Banjoko, in an interview with Community Bell said, “Either open market or online market, I honestly don’t believe anyone is buying anything at this moment, for instance cloths and jewellery, where are they going that they are buying these things.
“Online marketing is glamorous but it can never take the place or outshine regular markets, variety is the spice of life they say, regular markets gives you that.
“Online shopping only gives you the comfort of shopping from your comfort zone, but like we all know, no pain, no gain, with this Coronavirus thing, it’s only wise to do online for now.
“These are tough times, for us who operate our businesses at the market, I just want to appeal to every market men and women to stay at home; no amount of money is worth any human’s life.
“The best to do now is to comply with the government so we can eradicate this pandemic that has held the whole world to a standstill,” she said.
When asked if she will encourage market women to take advantage of online marketing, the Iyaloja told Community Bell that it wouldn’t be a bad idea.
“I am not against it, don’t get me wrong. I’m in my 60’s and going to the market is what I have done all my life, but honestly times are changing, the younger generation has what works for them.
“As long as you know how to go about your online business I think the opportunity created by online business should be tapped into,” she said.
