A CSOs in Nigeria has urged the House of Representatives to hold both virtual and physical public hearing on the controversial infectious diseases bill.
e, hinting that the House would hold public hearing on the bill. He also debunked the allegation that the bill has a sinister motive, saying his intent was genuine.
To this end, the civil society organisations have urged the House to amend its standing rules to allow for virtual public hearings on secured videoconferencing platforms which should be between 2 or 3 days. It also said a physical public hearing could be properly managed. “The House of Representatives should as a matter of urgency partner with civil society groups and the media to enlighten Nigerians on the provisions of the bill,” the coalition’s statement read.
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