Reps to resume plenary Tuesday

The Clerk of the House of Representatives, Patrick Giwa, said on Sunday the House would resume plenary on Tuesday Giwa said in a statement the guidelines to avoid spread of COVID-19 would be given to members upon resumption.

He said: “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 10:00 a.m. Members are advised to take note of the new date of resumption.

“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.”

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The House clerk said staff and legislative aides are to work from home and would be notified when needed in the office for any special assignment.

The House had in March adjourned for two weeks to check the spread of the virus and later extended resumption to April 27.

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