The Imo State Government has directed the temporary closure of several major markets across the state ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s working visit on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
In a public notice signed by the Commissioner for Trade, Commerce and Investment, Chief Rex C. Anunobi, the government ordered that no business activities should take place in the affected markets on the day of the visit.
The directive affects the Imo Relief Main Green Roof and Plaza, Imo Auto Market Naze, Imo International Market Alaba, Imo International Market Egbeada, Imo Timber and Allied Market Naze, Imo International Cluster Market Naze, Imo Cluster Market Hausa Section, and Imo Mechanic Village Market Avu.
According to the notice, the state government expects all traders from the listed markets to suspend trading and turn out in large numbers to welcome the President.
“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,” the statement read.
The circular, dated September 26, 2025, comes as part of preparations for the President’s official engagements in Imo.
