The bustling commercial hub of Onitsha is set to resume full trading activities as traders and Governor Charles Soludo reach an agreement on the end to Monday sit-at-home culture.
The decision ends days of intense street protests that saw traders block the River Niger Head Bridge and clash with security forces. Market leaders agreed to adopt the second option presented by the Anambra State Government, effectively sounding the death knell for compliance with the recurring Monday “sit-at-home” order.
Traders have agreed to open for business every Monday without while government will remove all illegal structures and plazas within the market to restore the original master plan and establish designated parking areas.
This resolution prevents the state government from implementing a more extensive plan that would have involved a two-year closure and total reconstruction of the market. The governor has emphasized the importance of consistent economic activity.
Following this agreement, the market is expected to resume operations immediately, indicating a step towards normalizing commercial activities in the region.
