Governors of the 36 states of the federation under the aegis of Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) have asked the National Assembly to halt all activities in relation to the controversial Control of Infectious Diseases Bill, 2020.
The Governors, at the 8th COVID-19 teleconference of the Forum held on Wednesday, expressed discomfort that they were not consulted on the Bill despite being at the forefront of efforts to contain the coronavirus pandemic.
NGF’s spokesman, Abdulrazague Bello-Barkindo said in a statement on Thursday that “the governors raised concern with the lack of consultation with State Governments, who are at the forefront of the epidemic.
“The forum resolved that the Bill should be stepped down until an appropriate consultative process is held, including a public hearing to gather public opinion and concerns.”
