Reps against evacuating Nigerians from China over coronavirus

The House of Representatives on Tuesday rejected a motion for the evacuation of Nigerians from China as coronavirus spreads from the country to other parts of the world.

The Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Mr Benjamin Kalu, had moved a motion appealing that Nigerians stranded in China over the health crisis be brought back to their home country.

Reps voted against consideration of the motion.

Efforts made by the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, to make the lawmakers listen to the content of the motion was in vain.