The Anambra State government has directed traders in 12 additional markets to open on Mondays, warning that non-compliance could lead to temporary closures and legal action.
The directive follows a one-week shutdown of Onitsha Main Market, which resulted from traders’ repeated refusal to open on Mondays, a practice the government said was disrupting economic activities in the state.
The markets affected by the new order include:
- Ochanja Central Market
- Bridgehead Market
- Ogbaru Main Market
- Building Materials Market, Ogidi
- Agba-Edo Auto Spare Parts Market, Nnewi
- New Auto and Motorcycle Spare Parts Market, Nnewi
- Fairly Used Motorcycle Spare Parts Market, Nnewi
- New Auto Spare Parts Market, Nkpor
- Nkpor Main Market
- Old Mercedes Benz Spare Parts Dealers Market, Nkpor
- Old Motor Spare Parts Market, Obosi
- Electrical Dealers International Market, Obosi
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The directive, issued via a circular titled “Abolishment of Monday Sit-at-Home” and signed by Chief Evarist Uba, Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Trade and Markets, requires market chairmen to ensure full compliance.
Random inspections by government monitoring teams will check adherence. According to the circular, “Shops that remain closed will be sealed, and owners may face legal action.
Any market found in violation may be closed for one month.”
The government stressed that restoring economic activity on Mondays is crucial to maintaining business continuity and state revenue.
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