"Address Nigerians Now On Coronavirus" - Senate To Buhari

Senate has called on President Buhari for failing to address the nation like some presidents of other countries have done.

"Address Nigerians Now On Coronavirus" - Senate To Buhari
Senate

The Senate has directed President Muhammadu Buhari to address Nigerians on coronavirus in the country.

It also urged the federal government to shut down all international airports except Lagos and Abuja airports for easier monitoring of the disease.

 

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The lawmakers asked the president to suspend the issuance of visa on arrival at the borders so as to check the spread of the pandemic.

This calls followed a point of order raised by Danjuma Goje (APC, Gombe) during plenary on Wednesday.

It comes amidst backlash on the president for failing to address the nation like some presidents of other countries have done.