The Nigeria’s House of Representatives has resolved that a motion seeking stricter regulation of Point of Sale, POS, operations be revised and presented again for consideration.
The motion, sponsored by Mark Esset, seeks to curb criminal activities carried out through POS transactions.
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu announced the resolution following contributions from lawmakers during Thursday’s plenary.
Presenting the motion, Mark Esset sought tighter regulation of POS operations to prevent their use for criminal activities.
Other lawmakers proposed changes to the document, leading to the resolution that it be revised and presented again.
In another motion, Martins Etim sought the completion of construction work on the Oron–Calabar section of the East–West Road.
Ikenga Ugochinyere also raised concerns about flooding and erosion affecting communities in Ideato North and Ideato South Local Government Areas of Imo State.
Earlier, workers and lawmakers observed safety protocols as they entered the legislative building, as part of measures to prevent the spread of Ebola.
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