Anambra State Government has announced the termination of the Monday sit-at-home in the state “with immediate effect”.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Board Secretary, Mgbemena Loveline E., on behalf of the state universal basic education board.
It also warned that errant civil servants who flout the directive would either receive 20 per cent of their salary or forfeit it entirely.
“Sequel to the state exco retreat held on January 21, 2026, presided by the Executive Governor, Charles Chukwuma Soludo, I am directed to inform you that the state government has directed, and also as a decision, that the protracted Monday sit-at-home in Anambra State has been abolished with immediate effect.
“By this directive, any staff, both tutorial and non-tutorial, who fail to attend to school or the office on Monday will either receive 20 per cent of his/her salary or forfeit it entirely,” the statement partly read.
“You are to bring the content of this letter to the notice of all staff under you and ensure adequate compliance.
“Please be properly guided, as the above is the executive decision of the state government,” it added.
For years, large parts of Anambra State have observed the weekly sit-at-home on Mondays — a shutdown that has grounded commercial and social activities across the state.