The House of Representatives has passed decided to investigate decision of the Federal Government to ban operations of twitter in Nigeria.

It said it will also consider the legal frame works upon which the Federal Government made the decision.

The Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila, in his speech directed the House Committees on Justice, Commerce, and Information to investigate the process that led to the suspension of the platform.

The Speaker said the House recognizes that Twitter is a very important means of communication and business for younger generation of Nigerians, the government has a responsibility to ensure it is not used to undermine national security.

The Speaker said the relevant House Committees of Communication, Justice and Legal Matters as well as Information are to submit a report within 10 days to enable the House take an informed decision on the ban.

The investigation is to determine whether due process was followed in making the decision.