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Valentine’s Day Rush: Lagos Supermarkets Experience Heavy Foot Traffic
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Valentine’s Day brought a surge of activity to supermarkets across Lagos, particularly on Lagos Island, as shoppers flocked to stock up on gifts and supplies ahead of the celebration…..READ MORE
Restaurants along Admiralty Road in Lekki Phase 1 also saw a transformation, adapting their spaces to fit the romantic themes of Valentine’s Day.
Upon visiting Ebeano Supermarket in Lekki, a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent noted the congestion in and around the store, with traffic snaking through the area.
Inside the supermarket, long queues formed at the checkout counters as shoppers patiently waited to pay for their purchases.
Tony Uzoma, one of the shoppers, shared his experience, mentioning his surprise at the bustling crowd but expressing determination to fulfill his promise of getting gifts for his friends.
“I came to shop for items for my friends to mark Valentine’s Day because I made them a promise that I would get each of them gifts. To my amusement, I came here and saw a lot of crowd, but I didn’t allow that to discourage me as I have made a promise and I must fulfill it. I’m glad I have got the items I need as I look forward to spending the special day with my friends,” he said.
Meanwhile, Ikechukwu Osuwah, a father of four, visited the store to purchase groceries for his family, intending to spend the entire day at home with them.
“I’m using tomorrow to spend quality time with my family as I have always been looking forward to this particular day every year. My work takes me away from my family, but this year is different because I have to make extra efforts to ensure that I have time off during this period. I’m getting groceries and some gifts, but I’m going to be home all day with my family so as to maximize the little time I have to spend with them,” he explained.
At N.Y Supermarket in Lekki, parking became a challenge, with limited space available for shoppers. Joseph Ebune, a customer, had to park his car far away due to the lack of parking space.
“I don’t think I have the patience to wait in the queue, so I might have to come back early in the morning to make my purchase. Most supermarkets in the area are full to the brim, so I might order things online because there is a possibility that the queue tomorrow might be worse,” he remarked.
An anonymous staff member at Freedom Supermarket disclosed that sales had tripled in the days leading up to Valentine’s Day, attributing the increase to the rush by customers to buy products for their loved ones.
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