The Anambra State Government has ordered the temporary closure of the New Auto Spare Parts Association (NASPA) Market at Nkwo Nnewi, citing poor adherence to Governor Charles Soludo’s directive abolishing the Monday sit-at-home practice.
The shutdown, which begins at midnight on Monday, February 23, 2026, will remain in effect until March 2, 2026.
Officials said the action was taken after what they described as “low compliance” with the governor’s January order mandating the full resumption of economic activities on Mondays across the state.
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The decision was announced by the Special Adviser on Trade and Markets, Chief Evarist Uba, alongside the Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, the Special Adviser on Security, AVM Ben Chiobi (Rtd), and the Mayor of Nnewi North LGA, Hon. Echezona Anazodo.
In a statement, the government warned traders and customers to steer clear of the market during the closure period.
“Traders and customers are advised to avoid the market until next Monday to avoid issues with law enforcement agents,” it said.
Authorities also cautioned that the sanction could be prolonged if compliance does not improve.
“The market may face further closure if compliance is not substantial by next Monday, when the market reopens,” the statement added.
The latest enforcement action follows similar measures taken in late January, when the state government sealed the Onitsha Main Market for one week over traders’ refusal to disregard the Monday sit-at-home order associated with the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Governor Soludo had insisted that normal business and social activities must resume statewide, warning that markets and institutions failing to comply risk closure.
