Abubakar Mahmud Gumi Market

Abubakar Mahmud Gumi Market, also known as Kaduna Central Market, is the largest marketplace in Kaduna, Nigeria, serving as a vital economic hub in the northern region. Renamed in 1994 after a notable Islamic scholar, the market is a melting pot of diverse ethnic groups, including Yoruba, Hausa, and Igbo. Despite facing devastating fires in 2000 and 2019 that caused significant damage, the market has been rebuilt and continues to thrive, attracting visitors and traders alike. Its strategic location along Ahmadu Bello Way makes it a key transportation link, enhancing its role as a bustling center of commerce.