Nigeria’s lawmakers will resume plenary tomorrow, 27th April 2020.
This is in spite of the ravaging coronavirus disease that has infected 1,274 people and killed 40 nationwide. The House of Representatives, gave the notice through the Clerk, Patrick Giwa.
The notice:
“This is to inform all members of the House of Representatives that the House will now resume plenary session on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 10:00am.
“Members are advised to take note of the new date of resumption, please.
“The covid-19 guidelines approved by the Federal Government and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and additional guidelines developed by the House will be sent to Members’ pigeon holes for collection on resumption.
“Staff and members ‘aides are to work from home and will be notified when needed in the office for any special assignment.”
Nigeria’s lawmakers took a compulsory leave when the coronavirus disease was contracted by only 44 people. However, the speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila has been busy ever since.
Gbajabiamila has been involved in discussions about human rights abuses on Nigerian’s in China. On a number of occasions also, he has engaged stakeholders in negotiating improved power supply during the government lockdown period.
It is still uncertain if the Senate will resume anytime soon as no notice has been made public to that effect.
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