By Rose Oranye
The general public is being informed that the closure of Onitsha Main Market, ordered by Mr. Governor, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, lapses this weekend.
To that effect, all traders are hereby informed 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.
The State Commissioner for information Dr Law Mefor, who made the announcement on behalf of the State government on Sunday, 1st February, 2026, assured Ndị Anambra and residents of adequate security and encouraged them to report any security concerns to 5111.
Meanwhile, civil servants and teachers are by the announcement reminded that pro rata salary system remains in force: no work on Monday, no pay.
“Aso, parents must release their children for school on Mondays to avoid sanctions” the announcement concluded..
