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Shut Nkwo Nnewi PHOTO: PAMELA EBOH NewsExpressNgr
By PAMELA EBOH, Awka
Anambra State Government has announced the closure of another market, New Auto Spare Parts Association (NASPA) Market, Nkwo Nnewi, for business with effect from the midnight of today, Monday, February 23, to Monday, March 2, 2026.
The closure of the market followed low compliance with the state Governor, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo's order to end Monday sit-at-home in the state.
The order to close the market was handed down on behalf of Soludo by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Trade and Markets, Chief Evarist Uba, in company of the Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, and Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, AVM Ben Chiobi (Rtd), and Nnewi Mayor, Hon. Echezona Anazodo, during an inspection of the market.
He said: "Traders and customers are advised to avoid the market until next Monday to avoid issues with law enforcement agents.
"The market may face further closure if compliance is not substantial by next Monday, when the market reopens."
He added that normal activities have resumed in Anambra State on Mondays following the governor's order late January, 2026.
