@sugaryokie: This is Mile 12 market in Lagos and the Wheelbarrow pushers (often called Alabaru in the Southwest or Mai-barrow in the North) are the logistics backbone of Nigerian markets like Mile 12, Balogun, and Alaba. They charge per trip depending on the bulkiness of your goods, making them essential for safely moving heavy bulk purchases through crowded stalls. Whether you are trying to hire one, protect your items, or understand their daily hustle, it helps to know how the system operates: 💡 Tips for Using Their Services Direct Them Well: To prevent theft, always have the pusher walk in front of you while you follow behind and give directions. This ensures your eyes are constantly on them and your goods. Also, if they walk very fast, you'll need to keep up with their pace because they can dissappear in the crowd. Negotiate Prices: Always agree on the fare upfront before loading up their barrow. Factor in the distance to your vehicle, the weight of the items, and any negotiating required. You don't have to look hard, they actively patrol market entrances, bus stops, and unloading zones to solicit customers. #wheelbarrow #mile12 #lagosmarket #marketruns #content

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