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Delegates attending the ongoing National Conference are to have their lunch monetised following the Muslim period of Ramadan.
The decision, which was taken at plenary on Monday, followed an amendment proposed by the conference chairman, Justice Idris Kutigi (rtd).
Kutigi had proposed that a register be opened for those who would skip lunch as a result of Ramadan to enter their names.
He said the essence of the proposal was to allow delegates observing Ramadan to have their lunch monetised.
"We are aware that many of us will be fasting and will not take lunch here. As such, we will open a register so that those who will not take lunch will be paid,” he said.
Following a proposal from Chairman, Justice Idris Kutigi (rtd), the conference also adjusted its time of sitting to enable Muslim delegates have some time to break their fast at home.
The conference deliberations normally take place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a break of two hours.
However, after deliberating on options suggested by the Chairman, the delegates unanimously resolved that sessions be held from 9 a.m to 3.30 p.m daily, without any break.
The new time for sitting takes effect from Tuesday, July 1.
The decision, which was taken at plenary on Monday, followed an amendment proposed by the conference chairman, Justice Idris Kutigi (rtd).
Kutigi had proposed that a register be opened for those who would skip lunch as a result of Ramadan to enter their names.
He said the essence of the proposal was to allow delegates observing Ramadan to have their lunch monetised.
"We are aware that many of us will be fasting and will not take lunch here. As such, we will open a register so that those who will not take lunch will be paid,” he said.
Following a proposal from Chairman, Justice Idris Kutigi (rtd), the conference also adjusted its time of sitting to enable Muslim delegates have some time to break their fast at home.
The conference deliberations normally take place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a break of two hours.
However, after deliberating on options suggested by the Chairman, the delegates unanimously resolved that sessions be held from 9 a.m to 3.30 p.m daily, without any break.
The new time for sitting takes effect from Tuesday, July 1.
