Epe Fish Market to Be Remodelled into a World-Class Fish Market

Epe's famous fish market is set to be remodelled and turned into a world-class fish market, in a plan that aims to match the town's reputation as one of the biggest sources of fresh and smoked fish in Lagos.

The redevelopment is expected to bring modern covered stalls, cold rooms and ice plants, hygienic processing and smoking sections, clean water supply, proper drainage and waste management, and organised loading bays for trucks and boats arriving from the lagoon.

Traders have long complained about flooding, overcrowding and the loss of fish to spoilage. A world-class market with steady power and cold storage would let sellers keep stock fresh for longer, cut losses and attract bulk buyers from Lagos, neighbouring states and export markets.

The upgrade fits with other waterfront projects on the corridor, including the new jetties and the Epe Marina plans, which together are expected to make the town a stronger hub for fishing, trade and tourism.

Market leaders want existing traders protected during construction, with temporary stalls provided and first right to return to the new spaces. Residents say they will watch closely to make sure the people who built the market's name are not pushed out by its success.