Coronavirus: House of Reps suspends plenary for two weeks

The Nigerian House of Representatives has suspended plenary for two weeks to screen and detect symptoms of the deadly coronavirus.

According to the House, the suspension period will allow the Management of the National Assembly and principal officers, provide screening and detection facilities at the complex.

The decision to close the Green Chamber, came from Minority Leader, Rep. Ndudi Godwin Elumelu (PDP-Delta), while the House adopted a Motion moved by Rep Josiah Edem(PDP-Akwa Ibom) calling for a serious tackling of the disease.