Anambra Moves Against Monday Sit-at-home Shutdown

Anambra Moves Against Monday Sit-at-home Shutdown

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The Anambra State Government has moved to end the long-running Monday sit-at-home practice by issuing an executive order that mandates schools and public offices to open every week day without exception.

LIST OF APPLICATIONS FOR REGULARISATION OF AREA COUNCIL LAND DOCUMENTS NULLIFIED/CANCELLED BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF FCT

The directive, which targets teachers and non-teaching staff across the state, warns that anyone who stays away from work on Mondays will face salary penalties, including a 20 per cent deduction or total loss of pay for the month.

LIST OF APPLICATIONS FOR REGULARISATION OF AREA COUNCIL LAND DOCUMENTS NULLIFIED/CANCELLED BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF FCT

The order was communicated in a letter dated January 22, 2026, signed by the Secretary of the Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board, Loveline Mgbemena, and sent to senior education officials across the 21 local government areas, with instructions for immediate circulation and enforcement.

The sit-at-home practice began in August 2021 after a call by the Indigenous People of Biafra, which led to widespread closure of schools, markets and offices, even after the group later announced a suspension of the order due to fear of attacks.

Despite concerns from teachers and workers who say security worries still influence their actions, the state government insists the directive will be enforced strictly, signalling a renewed push to restore full public activity and end the weekly disruption.