As controversy continues to trail the handling of the Control of Infectious Diseases Bill, 2020 by the National Assembly, Governors of the nation's 36...
As controversy continues to trail the handling of the Control of Infectious Diseases Bill, 2020 by the National Assembly, Governors of the nation’s 36 states have asked lawmakers to henceforth halt all activities in relation to the Bill.
Members of the NGF took the decision after they were briefed by Sokoto State Governor and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal on the content of the Bill and the implication of its passage into law. The governors also expressed concern about the impact of COVID-19 on states’ finances and resolved among others, to approach the Federal Government for assistance.
“The forum has followed with interest, the development of the 12-month Economic Sustainability Plan by the Federal Government, which is designed to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 crisis.
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