Traders in Anambra State, particularly in Onitsha, defied Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s directive to open their shops on Monday, despite the governor’s warning that businesses would be sealed off for non-compliance.
In Onitsha, a major commercial hub, most shops remained closed, although residents were sighted moving about the streets.
Report says all major markets, including Onitsha Main Market, Ochanja Market, Head Bridge Market, and the Building Materials Market, were shut down.
Security personnel, particularly police patrols, were visible across the city, ensuring law and order.
Some traders admitted that they were hesitant to open their shops on the first day of the directive, despite appreciating Governor Soludo’s efforts to restore Monday business activities across the state.
Governor Soludo personally toured various markets and locations, including Nkwo Igbo-Ukwu, Afor Nnobi, parts of Nnewi, and Upper Iweka, to assess the level of compliance.
While security was tight, the governor saw people moving about, although many shops remained closed.
Governor Soludo encouraged business owners to gradually reopen while adhering to government directives.
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