Reports reaching us indicate that the Nigerian House of Representatives members will be going on a 15-minute break every day during sitting hours.

Per what was reported by the Daily Trust, the tea break will enable honourable members to stretch their legs as the report stated that the lawmakers said they need to stretch their legs after sitting for a long time.

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A member of the House of Reps, Benjamin Kali commented on the development and he noted that the break will also allow Muslim members to observe their prayers while others have a tea break.

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“Medically speaking, you are advised not to sit for too long in one place. If you sit for too long, it is medically unhealthy for you. It affects blood circulation. The world over now, it is being advised not to sit for too long in one place.

You know people here (The House of Representatives) are not young people. Only few are young. And even at that, you are advised to take a walk after a while. And in the wisdom of the House, it decided that members should be given 15 minutes to stretch their legs,” he said.

Source: ghgossip.com

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