Anambra Shuts Nnewi Auto Spare Parts Market for One Week Over Sit at Home Compliance!
Reported by sadauna Lydia edeh (Journalist) | Sele Media Africa
The Anambra State Government has ordered the immediate closure of the Nnewi Auto Spare Parts Market in Nkwo, Nnewi, for a period of seven days. The decision follows traders’ continued observance of the controversial Monday sit at home directive, which has persistently disrupted economic activities across the state.
Anambra’s Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, confirmed the market shutdown, stating that government officials observed widespread adherence to the sit‑at‑home order rather than opening for regular trade. The closure, the state emphasized, is intended to reinforce its commitment to ending the recurring shutdowns that have significantly affected commerce and livelihoods.
The sit at home practice, initially promoted by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and later amplified by non‑state actors, has been a consistent source of disruption in Anambra and other South-East states since 2021. The government has consistently described the directive as an unlawful constraint on freedom of movement and business activity, warning that non compliance could trigger sanctions, including temporary market closures.
This action follows a similar measure in late January, when Governor Chukwuma Soludo ordered a one-week closure of the Onitsha Main Market after traders defied government instructions to disregard sit at home orders. The move drew mixed reactions, with some traders and market leaders protesting while others voiced frustration over the continued economic disruptions.
Economic analysts and lawmakers have highlighted the severe toll of the sit‑at‑home phenomenon. Recent estimates suggest that billions of naira are lost each Monday the order is observed, affecting business productivity, transportation revenues, and regional economic performance.
Despite the government’s enforcement measures, some traders and civil society advocates have called for dialogue and alternative solutions, cautioning that punitive closures could strain relations with local business communities. Meanwhile, the sit at home directive remains a contentious issue in debates over governance, civil protest, and economic recovery in southeastern Nigeria.
Sources:
Punch News Sit at home breach: Anambra shuts spareparts market for one week (Feb 2026)
PM News Anambra Govt Seals Shops, Market For Not Opening On Monday, Leaders Back Soludo (Feb 2026)
Headtopics Onitsha Market Closure: IPOB declares sit‑at‑home in South-east (2026)
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