‘No Sit-at-Residence Once more’: Anambra Govt Orders Reopening of Onitsha Market
The Anambra State Authorities has directed the total reopening of Onitsha Primary Market after the expiration of the closure order imposed earlier by the state authorities.
The federal government made it clear that business actions should resume instantly, marking an finish to the sit-at-home restriction that affected buying and selling on Mondays within the state.
Authorities Officers stated the choice was taken to revive regular {economic} life and ease hardship confronted by merchants and residents.
In an announcement issued by the Commissioner for Info, Dr. Legislation Mefor, the federal government confirmed that the market closure ended on Sunday and that merchants are anticipated again at work from Monday.
The assertion reads:
“That is to tell most people that the closure of Onitsha Primary Market, ordered by Mr. Governor, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR lapses this weekend.
“To that impact, all merchants are hereby knowledgeable to renew enterprise as traditional on Monday, February 2, 2026, as there isn’t a longer any type of sit-at-home on Mondays in Anambra State.
“Ndị Anambra and residents are assured of enough safety and inspired to report any safety considerations to 5111.
“In the meantime, civil servants and lecturers are reminded that professional rata wage system stays in power: no work on Monday, no pay.
“Additionally, mother and father should launch their youngsters for varsity on Mondays to keep away from sanctions.”
Authorities officers pressured that safety companies have been deployed throughout main markets and public areas in Onitsha to make sure a peaceable return to enterprise actions. They stated the state wouldn’t tolerate any motion that disrupts {economic} life or intimidates merchants.
The administration additionally warned that anybody discovered imposing unlawful sit-at-home orders would face the total weight of the regulation. Residents had been urged to go about their lawful companies with out worry.
The reopening of the market is anticipated to spice up business exercise in Onitsha, which is likely one of the largest buying and selling hubs within the South-East. Many merchants had suffered losses through the closure, whereas transport and provide chains had been additionally disrupted.
Recall, Politics Nigeria had earlier reported that the Anambra State Authorities shut down components of Onitsha Primary Market following safety considerations and repeated violations of the ban on sit-at-home orders. The state authorities had insisted that the closure was a brief measure to revive order and shield lives and property.
With the most recent directive, the Soludo administration says the period of compelled sit-at-home in Anambra is over and that Mondays will now return to regular work and college schedules throughout the state.