He said integrating traditional commerce with digital platforms would enhance access to financial services.
The army said “criminal elements masquerading as freedom fighters have been instilling fear and undermining the livelihoods of hard-working citizens”.
The sit-at-home order was imposed by the Biafra separatist group in 2021.
Mr Soludo had earlier shut the market during a visit, faulting market leaders for defying government instructions to open for commercial activities.
The state government assured residents of adequate security.
Governor Charles Soludo has directed that all markets and shops across the state should open for business, specifically on Mondays and all viable days.
ONICCIMA has urged Governor Charles Solduo to use dialogue to resolve the closure of the Onitsha Main Market.
Mr Soludo said the market would continue to be shut for the rest of every week if traders did not open on Mondays.
Mr Soludo noted that the traders’ absence was not just a quiet rebellion but one that spoke volumes about the lingering climate of apprehension.
Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria says 80 traders were winners in its housing estate raffle draw.
