The Anambra State Government has shut down the Nkwo Nnewi Spare Parts Market for one week, a move that traders say will immediately disrupt commercial activity in one of the state’s busiest auto parts hubs.

The closure, ordered by Governor Chukwuma Soludo and enforced on Monday, February 23, 2026, followed what officials described as poor compliance with the state directive requiring markets to open for business on Mondays.

In a statement released by the Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, the government said the action was carried out on behalf of the governor by the Special Adviser on Trade and Markets, Chief Evarist Uba, alongside security and local government officials.

Authorities say the Monday trading directive is aimed at restoring full economic productivity across Anambra State, especially after repeated disruptions linked to sit-at-home observance that has reduced weekly business hours.

For traders at Nkwo Nnewi, the shutdown means lost income, delayed supply chains, and uncertainty for customers who depend on the market for vehicle parts across the South-East and beyond.

The government had taken a similar step earlier this month at the Onitsha Main Market, signalling a tougher enforcement strategy to compel compliance and revive consistent commercial activity.

Officials insist the market closure is temporary and corrective, stressing that the market is expected to reopen on Monday, March 2, provided there is significant compliance with the directive.

Traders and buyers have been advised to stay away from the market during the shutdown period, as authorities warn that further economic losses could follow if non-compliance continues after reopening.