Joseph Bakare
The House of Reps has scheduled its resumption for Tuesday.
This was contained in a statement issued by the clerk, Patrick Giwa, on Sunday, April 27, to all members.
The House of Reps had in March suspended its plenary for two weeks; in a bid to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease.
It later extended the suspension in compliance with the lockdown in the FCT.
On safety measures, Giwa said the COVID-19 guidelines approved by the federal government and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, (NCDC); and additional guidelines developed by the House of Reps will be sent to members’ pigeon holes for collection on resumption.
He, however, said staff and members’ aides are to work from home and will be notified; when needed in the office for any special assignment.
“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.am,” he said.
“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.”
The lower legislative chamber had suspended plenary on March 24 when the country had 44 COVID-19 cases.