Nigeria, May 14 -- The 36 state governors under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) have criticised the controversial Control of Infectious Diseases Bill, sponsored by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila.

The chairman of the forum, Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, in a statement he signed, on Wednesday, said the bill lacks proper "consultation" of governors and should be "stepped down"

Mr Fayemi said the bill should be stepped down pending an appropriate public hearing to gather public opinion and concerns.

"Following an update from the Governor of Sokoto State and Vice Chairman of the NGF, H.E Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, on the proposed Control of Infectious Diseases Bill, 2020 introduced by the ...