Reps calls for ban of large gathering in Nigeria

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal government to ban all large gatherings in Nigeria to prevent the spread of Coronavirus.

The House called on the federal government to start by postponing the National Sports Festival.

The resolution followed a motion of matters of urgent public importance moved by Luke Onofiok on Tuesday.

Reacting to the motion, the Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila said that to do otherwise would be “irresponsible”

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