Emma Elekwa
Anambra State Government has shut New Auto Spare Parts Association (NASPA) Market, Nkwo Nnewi for business over low compliance with the order to end Monday sit-at-home in the State.
Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor disclosed this in a statement, saying the market closure which takes effect from midnight today, Monday, February 23, 2026, would reopen next Monday, March 2, 2026.
He advised traders and customers to steer clear of the market within the closure period, warning that the market might face further closure if compliance was not substantial at the expiration of the closure date.
The statement reads, “Anambra State Government hereby informs the general public that New Auto Spare Parts Association (NASPA) Market, Nkwo Nnewi, is closed for business.
“The market, whose date of closure is effective from midnight today, Monday, 23rd February, 2026, will reopen next Monday, 2nd March, 2026.
“The closure of the market followed low compliance with Mr Governor, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s order to end Monday sit-at-home in Anambra State.
“The order to close the market was handed down on behalf of the governor by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Trade and Markets, Chief Evarist Uba, in company of Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, AVM Ben Chiobi (Rtd) and Nnewi Mayor, Hon. Echezona Anazodo.
“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.
“Meanwhile, normal activities have resumed in Anambra State on Mondays following the governor’s order late January, 2026.”
