Mile 12 International Market

We have grown over the years from being just an open market to a bounty community of traders, farmers, aggregators and transporters from different walk of Life. Popularly known as the largest market for fresh foods and vegetables in West Africa, Mile12 International Market is estimated to have over 150,000 regular traders daily trading on different commodities, including traders from neighboring countries like Togo, Benin, Ghana, Cameroon, Niger and Chad

Chilli Pepper

Chilli pepper is famously noted for its hot flavour,primarily used as spices, or minor ingredients in various dishes, spice blends and sauces.They are usually eaten cooked, or dried and powdered, in which form they are known as paprika or Atagungun in yoruba.

TOMATO

Tomato is consumed in diverse ways, including raw, as an ingredient in many dishes, sauces, salads, and drinks. The highest yield of tomatoes is provided by states like Jigawa, Delta, Kwara, Oyo, Borno, Bauchi, and Plateau. The planting tomato season in these areas is from August to September.

ONION

Onion (Allium cepa) is a vegetable crop which belongs to the family Alliaceous. It is a biennial plant but usually grown as annual.The highest yield of onions is provided by states like Kebbi,Sokoto,and Borno. The planting tomato season in these areas is from August to September.

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Volunteer

Volunteer at the Market!

The Mile12 Market is an approved Service Learning Site.

Whether you are interested in helping out once a week or once a year, we would LOVE you have your help at Market. Each year over 700 volunteers generously donate their time and efforts to the Market – participating in special events or assisting at the Market welcome booth. To sign up for an upcoming volunteer shift, please go here. For more information about the volunteer opportunities at our market, please email info@mile12market.org