Traders don finally resume Monday trading at Onitsha Main Market after years of disruption caused by the sit-at-home order. For almost five years, Monday trading dey largely shut down because of the directive issued by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Traders don finally resume Monday trading at Onitsha Main Market after years of disruption caused by the sit-at-home order.
For almost five years, Monday trading dey largely shut down because of the directive issued by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
On Monday, about 55% of shops reopened, as traders cautiously carry on business under the watch of security operatives.
Buyer turnout remain low, and traffic around the market still dey light.
The resumption follow fresh engagement between the Anambra State Government and market leadership, as well as the recent closure of the market by the government to enforce compliance.
Government say the continued Monday sit-at-home dey cost the state economy about ₦8 billion weekly, affecting traders, artisans, and residents wey depend on daily earnings.
Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, talk say government don engage market leaders and unions for over two years to end the practice, but efforts fail despite repeated assurances.
For Nigeria Info’s Morning Crossfire, Mefor dismiss claims say insecurity dey reason for suspension of Monday trading, alleging say some people enforcing the sit-at-home no even get shops for the market and dey intimidate traders wey try open.
He also reaffirm Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s position say there is no sit-at-home in Anambra State, and declare say markets across the state, including Onitsha Main Market, don officially open for business on Mondays.
