The House of Representatives has assured that it would hold a public hearing on the Control of Infectious Disease Bill, 2020. Nigerians and several civil society organizations had kicked against the speed move to pass the bill without input from stakeholders. On Monday, the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, told Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in his office
The House of Representatives has assured that it would hold a public hearing on the Control of Infectious Disease Bill, 2020.move to pass the billOn Monday, the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, told Civil Society Organizations in his office that coronavirus and its effects were of paramount concern to the House.
“We are aware that many of the comments it generated are genuine, some were political and some were clearly based on the misunderstanding of the bill but we cannot ignore any and that is why we are taking it to public hearing”, Gbajabiamila said. “The public hearing would be physical because this is all about transparency and accountability. We don’t want to endanger the lives of Nigerians. It will be beamed live on TV and Radio but those that cannot make it to the public hearing will have the opportunity of sending their memorandum to the House.”
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