Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has issued a stern warning to traders in Onitsha’s Main Market regarding the continued closure of shops on Mondays due to the sit-at-home directive.
Soludo expressed dissatisfaction with the number of locked shops, stating that any business failing to open on Mondays would be penalized.
The governor gave the warning during a visit to the market.
The sit-at-home practice, originally called by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in 2021, has significantly affected business operations in the South East.
Despite the suspension of the order, fear of enforcement has led to continued closures.
Soludo emphasized that the ongoing shutdowns were damaging the local economy and warned that shops could be sealed for up to a month if they failed to comply.
He also promised adequate security to support traders in resuming full commercial activities.
