…Warns Against Monday Closure
The Anambra State Government has inaugurated a new caretaker committee for Nkwo Umunze Market in Orumba South Local Government Area.
The inauguration, carried out through the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Trade and Markets, Chief Evarist Uba, is aimed at ensuring effective administration of the market and improved government revenue collection.
Speaking during the inauguration, Chief Uba reiterated the state government’s position that markets across Anambra must operate fully on Mondays, noting that the sit-at-home order has since been relaxed in the state.
Uba warned the newly constituted committee that failure to ensure full compliance with Monday trading activities would attract immediate dissolution.
“We expect total adherence to government directives. Any caretaker committee that fails to enforce Monday market activities will be relieved of its duties,” he stated.
In his remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry Trade and Commerce, Engr. Michael Obiekwe, reminded the committee members of the responsibility placed on them, stressing that leadership requires accountability and dedication.
“To whom much is given, much is expected,” Obiekwe said, urging them to justify the confidence reposed in them by the state government.
The newly inaugurated caretaker committee has Mr. Obisike Okoli as Chairman, Mr. Eric Anusike -Vice Chairman, Mr. Goddy Sibudu- Secretary, and Mr. Nwankwo Izuchukwu- Assistant Secretary, others. Mr. Friday, the Chief Tax Officer of the market, pledged to work closely with the chairman to ensure that Monday trading returns fully to normal.
In his acceptance speech, the Chairman, Mr. Okoli, expressed gratitude to the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, for the opportunity to serve. He assured that the committee would reposition the market for greater productivity and align with the government’s economic transformation agenda.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that the inauguration followed the dissolution of the former leadership over non-compliance with the state’s directive on Monday trading.
