Reps Seek Two-Month Free Power Supply To Nigerians

Members of the House of Representatives are set to consider a fresh Stimulus Bill that will ensure that Nigerians get free electricity supply for two months to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Speaker of the House of Reps, Femi Gbajabiamila, in a statement issued on Saturday, noted that the proposed Bill will help in boosting the economy through the informal sector as the country prepares for the aftermath of the coronavirus.

According to him, the Bill which will be the second Stimulus Bill by the Green Chamber will be considered immediately the House reconvenes from its ongoing break, declared due to the pandemic.

Meanwhile, the National Assembly leadership says the resumption date which had initially been slated for April 7, will be extended by one week in compliance with the government’s two-week stay-at-home policy.

– Channelstv