Mr. C. Don Adinuba, the Anambra Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, has informed all state government employees that Monday, November 22, is no longer a work-free day in the state.
Adinuba stated that the Anambra Government wishes to remind all individuals and organizations in the state that work has resumed in Anambra in earnest.
Adinuba’s information was contained in a press statement he provided to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Awka.
“This reminder became necessary due to some people’s recent tendency to observe every Monday as a work-free day.”
“A work-free day was observed in the state in accordance with the directive by some non-state actors in an effort to pressure the Federal Government to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.”
“Kanu is on trial in Abuja for some federal administration-filed charges.
“The IPOB leadership has suspended the directive requiring people to stay at home on Mondays, which it stated would begin on Monday, September 15, 2021, throughout the Southeast geopolitical zone.”
“The IPOB leadership has reiterated the suspension in recent days, warning that anyone still attempting to enforce the earlier decision is on his or her own and will be dealt with accordingly.”
“The IPOB leadership has kept every promise it has made, including rescinding its decision to disrupt the Anambra State gubernatorial election on November 6.”
“In fact, far from disrupting the election, IPOB encouraged Anambra State residents to turn out in large numbers and exercise their democratic rights on November 6.”
“The election is now widely regarded as the most peaceful and fair election held since the establishment of the State in 1991,” according to the statement.
Adinuba stated that on Friday, November 19, a group of Igbo leaders, including worthy sons of Anambra, met with President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja to request that Kanu be released and the issues surrounding his arrest and trial be resolved politically.
The commissioner stated that, in light of the efforts being made by the zone’s elders to secure Kanu’s release, the people of Anambra are urged to go about their normal business on Mondays.
He urged the public not to be concerned about disruptions to their work or harassment from any source beginning Monday, November 22, 2021.
According to Adinuba, the month of December is almost here, and it is the month in which mankind commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, which is marked by peace, unity, love, solidarity, and merrymaking.
He noted that the festive season ushers in a new year, which is also a festive period, and that the Anambra people, like many other Nigerians, use the occasion to launch community and church development projects.
“We hold cultural festivals as well as important personal, family, and community events like marriages, weddings, and title taking.” All of this costs a lot of money.
“In addition, parents and guardians pay their children’s and wards’ educational fees during this period, making January the longest month of the year, as it is commonly referred to.”
“It is in the best interests of our people that all markets, businesses, offices, and schools in Anambra operate fully every Monday, beginning November 22, 2021.”
“All our people are once again assured that they will not face any kind of molestation from any quarters on any day of the week from now on,” Adinuba said.
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