Nigerians Move Against NCDC Bill

Nigerians move against the NCDC bill being passed onto law. The awareness for a new lay for the NCDC sprung up earlier today through social media. 

According to reports, the new law will, amongst many other things, enable the NCDC to vaccinate every Nigerian. 

At the moment, the bill has passed the second hearing in the house. Apparently, the first and second hearing was concluded in two hours. 

There are allegations that the lawmakers moved against the bill with the Nays being louder though the deputy speaker awarded the other party.

Nigerians Move Against the NCDC Bill

Some parts of the bill which a lot of Nigerians are infuriated about includes:

1. The bill seeks to empower the NCDC to administer vaccines to curb the spread of any disease.
2. Every person on an international voyage, whether leaving or arriving in Nigeria will have to show proof of vaccination.
3. Any person arriving in Nigeria will be subjected to a minimum of 14 days of isolation.
4. There is also power vested on the DG of NCDC to disband any gathering which he deems dangerous in his opinion.
5. Any police officer is allowed to arrest anyone without a warrant if he has reasons to believe the person is going against any part of the NCDC bill.
6. There is also a huge restriction of movement as there will be a need for several passes to various places.
7. The DG of NCDC will have the power to get anyone he deems fit vaccinated with any vaccine, even those yet to be produced.
8. Only the minister of health can address any complaint levelled in line with this bill, and his decision will be final. (This is a significant infringement on human rights)

Well, as it stands now, lots of Nigerians are voicing their opinion and seeking for a public hearing. Also, many lawmakers have come up to say that they do not only have an understanding of what the bill entails; it was not also circulated before the first hearing.

Find more details of Nigerians reactions here.

Nigerians Move Against the NCDC Bill