The Anambra State government has directed traders in twelve additional markets to resume full business activities on Mondays, warning that non-compliance could result in temporary market closures.
The directive follows the state’s earlier action on Tuesday, when Onitsha Main Market was closed for one week due to traders’ refusal to open on Mondays, a move described by the government as disrupting economic activities.
The newly affected markets 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, and Electrical Dealers International Market, Obosi.
The announcement, titled “Abolishment of Monday Sit-at-Home,” was contained in a circular signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Trade and Markets, Chief Evarist Uba. It was addressed to leaders of major markets under the Anambra State Markets Amalgamated Traders Association.
