The Senate on Tuesday adjourned plenary to April 7 as part of measures to prevent further spread of COVID-19.

The lawmakers took the decision after a closed-door session that lasted one hour.

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan urged the Federal Government to assist the states with funds to combat the menace

He also stressed the need to set up a special fund to assist victims of COVID-19.

The senators also observed a one minute silence for the late Senator Rose Oko