As part of ongoing measures by Anambra state government to stop the spread of Coronavirus, all markets in Anambra state will be closed from Monday, 30th March, 2020 for 14 days.
Only businesses selling food items and medicines are authorised to stay open during the closure. Such businesses should however observe social distance protocols and other coronavirus health advisory already in place in Anambra state.
During the 14-day period also, traders should stay at home and not move about.
This directive will be reviewed at the end of the 14-day period and further directives will be communicated.
The executive and members of Anambra State Market Traders Association (ASMATA), executive and members of various market associations, market men and women are hereby directed to strictly comply with this directive.
Members of Anambra state Covid-19 Task Force, the police and other security agencies should strictly enforce this directive.
This is in the best interest of all of us. Please help us to fight this Pandemic.
In an announcement made by the Secretary to Anambra State Government, Professor Solo Chukwulobelu, all markets has been urged to comply to the rules
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Anaedoonline reported that Market leaders in Anambra State have threatened to close any market in the state that refused to comply with the directives on measures to prevent further spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.
President General, Anambra State Market Amalgamated Traders’ Association (ASMATA) Ikechukwu Ekwegbalu gave the warning in a statement on Wednesday titled “Directive from the State Government” and copied market chairmen and secretaries.
He said all markets must as a matter of urgency provide hand washing centres with water, soap and sanitizes placed centrally for all to use.
He said, “All lines in the markets must immediately place water, soap and sanitizes at the entrance of their lines and must encourage every customer to use same before entering the line.
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