Members of the House of Representatives, on Tuesday, rejected a motion calling for the evacuation of Nigerians in Wuhan, China, over fears of contracting the dreaded coronavirus.
Wuhan is the city where the dreaded coronavirus emanated from, with Nigerians resident there reportedly sending in a Save Our Souls message to return home.
According to lawmakers who voted massively against the motion, China has better facilities to handle the situation than Nigeria.
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Rep. Ben Okezei Kalu had sought the permission of the House to move a motion of urgent public importance on the need to evacuate Nigerians from the city.
Despite spirited efforts by the Speaker of the House, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila to calm the lawmakers and allow Rep. Kalu to move his motion, the lawmakers were adamant as the Chamber became rowdy.
The Speaker appealed for the motion to be moved but members will not allow the motion, insisting that China has better facilities to take care of the virus.
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