National Conference extended by 2 weeks

By Bode Olagoke
Abuja

The Secretariat of the ongoing National Conference has announced the extension of the duration of the meeting by two weeks, against the earlier three months scheduled for it by the federal government.
Blueprint had reported exclusively yesterday of a secret meeting where it was agreed to seek extension from the federal government, after complaints by some of the committee chairmen that there was inadequate time for them to complete their work.
The conference commenced on March 17.
News of the extension, which was contained in the work plan released to delegates yesterday, were jealously guarded but curious reporters were able to get a copy.