

The speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila at plenary on Tuesday May 5 asked members of the House to stay away from plenary if they are sick.
Gbajabiamila, who gave the directive said it is for the good of every member of the House.
The speaker’s directive is coming on the heels of the death of a member of the Nasarawa state House of Assembly from COVID-19 infection.
He said the directive applies to himself, the deputy speaker , Idris Wase, other principal officers as well every member of the House.
The Deputy Speaker Idris Wase while lending his voice to the subject matter said “it has come to the knowledge of the leadership of the House that a member of the Green chamber drove someone to Abuja hospital recently and that the person has tested positive to the coronavirus disease.”
However, the deputy speaker, who did not mention the name of the House member or the constituency he/she represents, noted that the lawmaker was not present at plenary.
” A member of the House drove somebody, who has now been confirmed positive, to Abuja. That is why the speaker is saying this. Let’s protect ourselves, protect our families,” Wase explained.
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