Being in the market around 5am, agonizing over the hike of prices on consumable goods and transport fare, facing harassment from security officers, low patronage from consumers and other plights are some of survival impediments the Uyo market women face, even while adhering to government orders and regulations in curbing the spread of the coronavirus in Akwa lbom State.

Uyo Market women voiced their stories on how they are battling with survival both during the Covid-19 lockdown and its relaxation, especially as they are being directed to sell three days in a week. Their stories obviously show how the most endangered species are coping in the unprecedented tides.

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