Imo Govt Shuts Markets, Business Activities for Tinubu’s Visit

The Imo State Government has ordered the closure of eight major markets in Owerri as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to visit the state on Tuesday.

This directive was announced by the Commissioner for Trade, Commerce and Investment, Hon. Rex Anunobi, who stated that the closure is part of efforts to ensure a grand reception for the president.

Traders from the affected markets have been instructed to come out en masse to welcome Tinubu.

The markets affected by the directive include Imo Relief Market (Main, Green Roof, and Plaza), Imo Auto Market, Naze, Imo International Market, Alaba, Imo International Market, Egbeada, Imo International Cluster Market, Naze Imo Timber and Allied Market, Naze, Imo Cluster Market, Hausa Section, and Imo Mechanic Village Market, Avu.

Anunobi emphasised that the leaders of these markets must ensure full compliance with the government’s order. The markets are to remain shut for the entire duration of the president’s visit.

“The Honourable Commissioner of the Ministry of Trade, Commerce and Investment wishes to inform the above-mentioned market traders about the President’s working visit to Imo State on Tuesday, 30 September 2025.

“Hence, the State Government has directed that the leadership of the affected markets should ensure that business activities do not take place in these markets and these markets remain closed on Tuesday, 30th September 2025.

“Rather, the government is requesting that all traders should come out en masse to receive Mr President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) to our dear state.”