The cases of Coronavirus continues to increase in the country with fresh cases in Lagos,Abuja and other parts of the country. Unfortunately, the country witnessed the death of the former Managing Director of Petroleum Pricing Monitoring Corporation: Mr. Suleiman Achimugu a few hours ago.
However, despite the measures of the Government to contain the virus, some Nigerian lawmakers are refusing to subject themselves to screening at Airports.
Nigerian lawmakers are refusing to subject themselves to medical screening on arrival into Nigeria according to Abba Kyari's letter.
We are dancing Zanku on keg of gunpowder in this country. #COVIDー19 will give you guys some senses. She le stubborn ni.
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According to a letter written by the Chief of Staff to the President: Abba Kyari, to the Speaker of the House of Representatives: Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, some key members of the Green Chambers are not yeilding to the directive.
Total cases of #Coronavirus cases in Nigeria hit 36 as the country records second death!
Mr Abba Kyari said in the letter that their refusal to subject themselves for Coronavirus screening is a threat to the nation as it battles to contain the virus with 36 confirmed cases at the moment.
Mr Abba Kyari therefore enjoined the Speaker to direct members of the Green Chambers to adhere to the directive of the Federal Government.