SIT-AT-HOME ORDER: CHARLES SOLUDO SEALS DEFAULTING SHOPS, COMMENDS COMPLIANT TRADERS
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By: Fasasi Hammad
The Anambra State Government has once again sealed shops in markets across Onitsha and surrounding areas over traders’ failure to open for business on Monday.
Findings showed that many of the affected shops were located at the Building Materials Market, Ogidi, where several traders stayed away from their stalls. In contrast, the government praised traders at the Electrical Parts Dealers Market, Obosi for largely complying with the directive to operate on Mondays.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Markets, Evarist Uba, carried out a routine inspection to evaluate adherence to the state’s order ending the Monday sit-at-home practice in markets. During the visit, he observed that a significant number of shops in Obosi were open, describing it as a positive shift from the prolonged weekly shutdowns that had hampered economic activity.
Uba commended the electrical parts dealers for their patriotism and confidence in the administration of Charles Soludo, noting that about 80 percent of the market was operational. He said their action reflected support for government efforts to restore security and stimulate economic growth.
Meanwhile, shops found locked at the Building Materials Market in Ogidi were sealed, with authorities warning that affected traders would face a two-week closure. Uba applauded those who complied and reiterated the government’s resolve to enforce its directive.
Market leaders, including Chike Onunkwo of the Electrical Parts Dealers Association, Obosi, and Jude Nwankwo of the International Building Materials Market, Ogidi, expressed backing for the government’s stance. They acknowledged improvements in security and urged traders to contribute to rebuilding the state’s economy.
The monitoring team also included Information Commissioner Dr. Law Mefor, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Security, AVM Ben Chiobi (rtd), and Press Secretary Christian Aburime. The delegation extended its inspection to other major markets in Nnewi and Onitsha to ensure compliance with the directive.
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