Members Of Congress Will Go On Vacation For Fear of Coronavirus

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Nigerian lawmakers are planning a two-week break to tackle the spread of Coronavirus.
The House of Representatives passed a motion to go on the holiday to allow parliamentary authorities to prepare a test kit in the House to determine who enters the halls and offices of the House.
In a statement, the council said it approved the bill after a lengthy debate in the Senate.

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