BREAKING: Ram Dealers Lament Low Sales, Short Supply Just Days to Sallah — “Buyers No Dey, Rams No Dey”
As the Eid-el-Kabir (Sallah) celebration draws near, Nigeria’s ram markets—usually buzzing with activity—are telling a different story this year. Ram dealers across key markets like Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, and Abuja have raised the alarm over low patronage and short supply, just days before the Islamic festival.
Traditionally, Sallah is a time of sacrifice, festivity, and large gatherings. For many Muslims, purchasing a ram is not just religious obligation but a family tradition. However, this year, sky-high prices and economic hardship are forcing many would-be buyers to step back.
According to several dealers interviewed by local media, the situation is dire.
“Buyers no dey, rams no dey,” lamented Musa, a dealer in Lagos’ Agege market.
“Before now, people would come and price 3–5 rams at once. This year, dem just dey waka pass. Even we no fit see enough rams to buy from the North.”
What’s Behind the Crisis?
1. Inflation & Naira Devaluation: The weakening of the naira has driven up the cost of transporting and purchasing rams, especially those sourced from Northern Nigeria or neighboring countries like Niger and Chad.
2. Security Challenges: Insecurity in northern livestock routes is disrupting supply chains, with transporters facing threats from bandits and kidnappers.
3. Low Purchasing Power: With many Nigerians struggling to afford basic food items, splurging on a ram—now priced anywhere from ₦250,000 to ₦800,000—is increasingly unrealistic for average households.
Some buyers have resorted to “group contributions” or co-buying a single ram among several families. Others are opting for goats or smaller livestock—or skipping the sacrifice altogether.
“We no go borrow money buy ram this year,” a shopper in Abuja said. “We go chop rice and pray God understands.”
As Sallah approaches, ram dealers are hoping for a last-minute rush—but admit this may be the toughest festive season in recent memory.
⸻According to Nigeria stories
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As the Eid-el-Kabir (Sallah) celebration draws near, Nigeria’s ram markets—usually buzzing with activity—are telling a different story this year. Ram dealers across key markets like Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, and Abuja have raised the alarm over low patronage and short supply, just days before the Islamic festival.
Traditionally, Sallah is a time of sacrifice, festivity, and large gatherings. For many Muslims, purchasing a ram is not just religious obligation but a family tradition. However, this year, sky-high prices and economic hardship are forcing many would-be buyers to step back.
According to several dealers interviewed by local media, the situation is dire.
“Buyers no dey, rams no dey,” lamented Musa, a dealer in Lagos’ Agege market.
“Before now, people would come and price 3–5 rams at once. This year, dem just dey waka pass. Even we no fit see enough rams to buy from the North.”
What’s Behind the Crisis?
1. Inflation & Naira Devaluation: The weakening of the naira has driven up the cost of transporting and purchasing rams, especially those sourced from Northern Nigeria or neighboring countries like Niger and Chad.
2. Security Challenges: Insecurity in northern livestock routes is disrupting supply chains, with transporters facing threats from bandits and kidnappers.
3. Low Purchasing Power: With many Nigerians struggling to afford basic food items, splurging on a ram—now priced anywhere from ₦250,000 to ₦800,000—is increasingly unrealistic for average households.
Some buyers have resorted to “group contributions” or co-buying a single ram among several families. Others are opting for goats or smaller livestock—or skipping the sacrifice altogether.
“We no go borrow money buy ram this year,” a shopper in Abuja said. “We go chop rice and pray God understands.”
As Sallah approaches, ram dealers are hoping for a last-minute rush—but admit this may be the toughest festive season in recent memory.
⸻According to Nigeria stories
#Sallah2025 #RamMarketCrisis #NigeriaNews #EidElKabir #RamDealers #LowSales
BREAKING: Ram Dealers Lament Low Sales, Short Supply Just Days to Sallah — “Buyers No Dey, Rams No Dey”
As the Eid-el-Kabir (Sallah) celebration draws near, Nigeria’s ram markets—usually buzzing with activity—are telling a different story this year. Ram dealers across key markets like Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, and Abuja have raised the alarm over low patronage and short supply, just days before the Islamic festival.
Traditionally, Sallah is a time of sacrifice, festivity, and large gatherings. For many Muslims, purchasing a ram is not just religious obligation but a family tradition. However, this year, sky-high prices and economic hardship are forcing many would-be buyers to step back.
According to several dealers interviewed by local media, the situation is dire.
“Buyers no dey, rams no dey,” lamented Musa, a dealer in Lagos’ Agege market.
“Before now, people would come and price 3–5 rams at once. This year, dem just dey waka pass. Even we no fit see enough rams to buy from the North.”
What’s Behind the Crisis?
1. Inflation & Naira Devaluation: The weakening of the naira has driven up the cost of transporting and purchasing rams, especially those sourced from Northern Nigeria or neighboring countries like Niger and Chad.
2. Security Challenges: Insecurity in northern livestock routes is disrupting supply chains, with transporters facing threats from bandits and kidnappers.
3. Low Purchasing Power: With many Nigerians struggling to afford basic food items, splurging on a ram—now priced anywhere from ₦250,000 to ₦800,000—is increasingly unrealistic for average households.
Some buyers have resorted to “group contributions” or co-buying a single ram among several families. Others are opting for goats or smaller livestock—or skipping the sacrifice altogether.
“We no go borrow money buy ram this year,” a shopper in Abuja said. “We go chop rice and pray God understands.”
As Sallah approaches, ram dealers are hoping for a last-minute rush—but admit this may be the toughest festive season in recent memory.
⸻According to Nigeria stories
#Sallah2025 #RamMarketCrisis #NigeriaNews #EidElKabir #RamDealers #LowSales
