THE DEVASTATING SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF SIT-AT-HOME ORDERS ON SMALL AND MEDIUM BUSINESSES IN SOUTH-EASTERN NIGERIA: A CALL FORRESILIENCE AND RECOVERY

The South-East region of Nigeria, known for its commercial vibrancy, has suffered severe economic setbacks due to the recurring sit-at-home order enforced by non-state actor, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB) every Monday. Between August 2021 and March 2025, 192 Mondays have been lost, disrupting business operations, leading to mass job losses, interruption with inter-movements and significantly reducing Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).