Infectious Diseases Bill: Lawmakers desperate to force vaccine on Nigerians – CSOs
The bill to make vaccines compulsory was co-sponsored by the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, Reps Pascal Obi and Tanko Sununu.the Green Chamber of the National Assembly had been offered money to pass the bill despite no input from stakeholders.
“We understand that the House is resolute to pass the bill and it has fixed Tuesday, May 5, 2020 for presentation of the report of the Committee of the Whole and clause by clause voting on the bill without public hearing or consultation with relevant stakeholders. This runs contrary to the principles of effective and inclusive lawmaking.
“Throughout, the Bill is referred to as an “Act” implying that the proposed document is already an enacted legislation . In addition, the Bill does not define who constitutes a health worker, which, as defined in the Bill, as anyone appointed by the Director General. In addition, we have concerns with Clause 74 and , which deals with the collection of fees, charges and moneys, and some payments to be made to the Consolidated Fund or the agency,” they said.
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