Anambra govt announces expiration of closure of Onitsha market, orders reopening on Monday

By Ifeizu Joe

After seven days of remaining under lock and keys, the Anambra State government has announced the expiration of the order closing Onitsha Main Market.

The government said the order expired on Sunday, while ordering that the market be reopened on Monday for normal businesses.

A press release by the Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor ordered that all traders are expected to be in the market tomorrow for their normal businesses.

The release read: “This is to inform the general public that the closure of Onitsha Main Market, ordered by Mr. Governor, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR elapses 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.

“Ndị Anambra and residents are assured of adequate security and encouraged to report any security concerns to 5111.

“Meanwhile, civil servants and teachers are reminded that pro rata salary system remains in force: no work on Monday, no pay.

“Also, parents must release their children for school on Mondays to avoid sanctions.”