Sit at home: Anambra shuts spare parts market for one week

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The Anambra State Government has ordered the closure of the Nnewi Auto Spare Parts Market, Nkwo in the commercial city of Nnewi, for one week following traders’ failure to comply with the state government’s directive to disregard the Monday sit-at-home order. The order for the closure was handed down on Monday, during an on-site visit to the market, by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Trade and Markets, Chief Evarist Uba.

Uba was in company with the state Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor and Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, AVM Ben Chiobi(Rtd) and the Chairman, Nnewi Local Government Area, Echezona Anazodo.

According to him, the order was handed down on behalf of the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, adding that the market may face further closure if compliance is not substantial by next Monday, when the market reopens.

He said that despite repeated warnings and assurances of enhanced security and appeals to reclaim public spaces, many traders at the busy market once again chose to keep their stalls locked.

He, therefore, advised traders and customers to avoid the market until next Monday to avoid issues with law enforcement agents.

He said, “The Anambra State Government hereby informs the general public that the New Auto Spare Parts Asocciation Market, Nkwo Nnewi, is closed for business. Punch