In response to Nigerians’ incessant demand for President Muhammadu Buhari to address the nation on the issue of novel coronavirus outbreak, the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has said that the President will address the nation when it is appropriate.
The minister, who addressed newsmen stated that Buhari has no new information about coronavirus that Nigerians are not already aware of.
Lai said;
“When it is appropriate, Mr President will address the nation. But, I think what you want to hear from Mr President are the kind of things we are telling you.
“This is not to preempt or second guess Mr President, I think he will do the needful.”
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The House of Representatives said it can not suspend plenary despite the coronavirus outbreak in Nigeria.
Benjamin Kalu, the spokesperson for the House, made this known on Thursday, March 19.
Kalu said the lawmakers will go on with sessions to enable them deliberate on burning issues in the country.
According to him, “The house has been watching to see how things unfold, there are burning issues the house needs to address.
“If we close down and go, some of those things will not be addressed. There are burning issues in the country that the house needs to sit and resolve; that is why we cannot leave now.”
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