Alvan Journal of Social Sciences (AJSS)

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ECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES OF THE IPOB SIT-AT-HOME ORDER ON SMALL

Ugochukwu Mmaduabuchi Onwunyi; Esther Victoria Ekoko

Journal: Alvan Journal of Social Sciences
Volume/Issue: 3(2), 2026
Pages: 195-207
DOI: 10.67638/ajss-2026-v3-i2-017
Keywords: Anambra State, economic activities, sit-at-home, insecurity, IPOB
Corresponding author: Ugochukwu Mmaduabuchi Onwunyi
Email: ugochukwu.onwunyi@dou.edu.ng

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Abstract

The sit-at-home rule on Mondays continues to cause annual losses for businesses in Southeast Nigeria. The study's main goal is to determine how much sitting at home affects economic activity in the Nnewi North Local Government Area. A questionnaire was used to gather the data, which were then analyzed using descriptive statistics, regression analysis, and the t-test. Durkhiem's theory of social solidarity served as the theoretical foundation for the investigation. According to the report, the majority of business owners want the sit-at-home directive to be lifted. Once more, the study showed that all economic activity ceased on each IPOB sit-at-home day. Even the wealthy are impacted as the impoverished get poorer. Sitting at home continues to impoverish the Nnewi, Anambra state, and the South Eastern areas rather than providing relief to the area. Therefore, Nnewi's economic activities are seriously threatened by the IPOB sit-at-home edict. An internal conversation between the traditional rulers, the current governors of South East Nigeria, and the purported leaders of IPOB across the region's states is urgently needed, according to the report. Instead of destroying enterprises, this will allow them to come to an agreement on how to accomplish their goals. Once they are able to express themselves, this will help the group feel like they belong. This will enable them to reach a consensus on how to achieve their aims rather than destroying businesses. Again, the Nigerian government should as a matter of urgency free the acclaimed leader of the group (Mazi Nnamdi Kanu) from detention and then dialogue with the group (IPOB) with regards to their claims and demands rather than strong military approach. This will make the group have a sense of belonging once they are able to express themselves.

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Ugochukwu Mmaduabuchi Onwunyi; Esther Victoria Ekoko (2026). ECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES OF THE IPOB SIT-AT-HOME ORDER ON SMALL. Alvan Journal of Social Sciences, 3(2), 195-207. https://doi.org/10.67638/ajss-2026-v3-i2-017

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