The government of Anambra State has announced that the Onitsha Main Market will reopen on Monday, allowing traders to resume full commercial activities, while assuring residents and business owners of adequate security.
Diaspora Digital Media reported that the market was shut for one week last Monday after traders were accused of complying with the sit-at-home order.
Soludo warned that the closure could be extended or parts of the market demolished should traders continue to defy government directives.
Meanwhile, the decision to reopen the market followed a series of engagements between the state government and market leaders.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, announced that the one-week closure had ended and instructed traders to return to normal business operations on Monday.
Mefor urged traders to disregard threats from non-state actors, assuring them of maximum security across the state.
He also encouraged residents to report any security concerns through the emergency line, 5111.
The statement reads: “This is to inform the general public that the closure of Onitsha Main Market, ordered by Mr Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, lapses this weekend.
“Accordingly, all traders are hereby directed to resume business as usual on Monday, February 2, 2026, as there is no longer any form of sit-at-home on Mondays in Anambra State.
“Ndị Anambra and residents are assured of adequate security and are encouraged to report any security concerns to 5111.
“Meanwhile, civil servants and teachers are reminded that the pro-rata salary system remains in force — no work on Monday, no pay.
“Parents are also advised to release their children for school on Mondays to avoid sanctions.”
