The government further warned that, “Any trader who disobeys this law will be sanctioned.”

The Anambra State government has introduced a new directive requiring traders operating in designated major markets across the state to notify market authorities before shutting their shops on market days.

The directive, which was posted on X via the official handle of the Anambra State Government, stated that traders in any of the state’s 41 designated major markets must inform market executives ahead of any planned closure and provide reasons for their action.

According to the government, “If you are a trader in any of the 41 designated major markets and you intend to close your shop on a market day, you must inform the market executive before the closure date and state your reasons.”

The government further warned that, “Any trader who disobeys this law will be sanctioned.”