Chukwuma Soludo, applies to all public, private, mission and returned schools across the state. In a related development, Soludo has declared that he has the legal authority to reclaim the land where the Onitsha Main Market stands and use it for other public purposes, including building a school. Soludo explained that the law allows him to take back land used for public benefit and repurpose it if needed. Soludo also assured traders that security would be strengthened around the market to address concerns and restore confidence. Story continues below advertisementHe said the government had planned to modernize Onitsha Main Market in 2023, aiming to remove illegal structures and shanties and turn it into a modern facility.