The Anambra State Government has shut down the New Auto Spare Parts Association Market at Nkwo Nnewi.

The shutdown follows the market’s failure to open for business on Monday as directed by Governor Chukwuma Soludo.

The closure took effect from midnight on Monday, February 23, 2026.

The market is scheduled to reopen on Monday, March 2, 2026.

According to the state Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, the action resulted from low compliance with the governor’s directive to end the Monday sit-at-home in Anambra State.

He said 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.

“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”, Mefor said.

Meanwhile, normal activities resumed in most markets across Anambra State on Mondays after the governor’s order in late January 2026.