COVID-19: Enugu assembly shut after member’s death

The speaker of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Edward Ubosi, has ordered the total shutdown and fumigation of the assembly complex.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Chairman of the House Committee on Information and Communication, Jeff Mbah, on Saturday in Enugu.

It would be recalled that a member representing Isi-uzo Constituency in the Enugu State House of Assembly, Chijioke Ugwueze was reported dead.

Mr Mbah’s statement said the speaker gave the order as a precautionary measure following the death of Chijioke Ugwueze, the late member representing Isi-Uzo Constituency.

Hardship: Nigerians abandon their cars, resort to motorbike, trekking as fuel price hike bites harder

For Shouting ‘We Are Hungry’ Nigerian Children Face Treason

From Akahan to Taoreed Lagbaja: Chiefs of Army Staff Who Died in Office Since 1960

#ENDSARS: 4 years after, nothing has changed as police continues to brutalize, kill innocent citizens

Analysis: Rights Violations Under the Watch of IGP Kayode Egbetokun

“The speaker has ordered the immediate shutdown of the assembly complex for decontamination,” he said. “Also the suspension of all activities in the complex till further notice.”

”Our heartfelt sympathy go to Ugwueze family, the wife, the children, the people of Isi-Izo Constituency and all our distinguished colleagues in the house and the State Government for the irreparable loss,” Mr Mbah said.