Lawmakers of the Ondo State House of Assembly have resolved not to serve in the palliative committee on COVID-19 recently instituted
Instead, the lawmakers have decided to create a separate committee where the legislature would reach the needy in a similar manner.
At its session on Monday, presided over by the Speaker, Bamidele Oleyelogun, the members, via a resolution, first commended the governor for setting up the committee meant to bring succour to the people. The committee members are Morenike Alaka, Alex Kalejaye, Morinsola Olanipekun and Akin Olotu as the chairman.
He had earlier set up a seven-man committee to manage the funds being donated to the government for the fight against the virus.
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