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COVID-19: Senate adjourns till April 7

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March 24, 2020

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The Senate on Tuesday adjourned plenary to April 7 as part of measures to prevent further spread of COVID-19.

The lawmakers took the decision after a closed-door session that lasted one hour.

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan urged the Federal Government to assist the states with funds to combat the menace

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He also stressed the need to set up a special fund to assist victims of COVID-19.

The senators also observed a one minute silence for the late Senator Rose Oko

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