By Abiola Olawale
Nigeria’s National Assembly has deferred the resumption of its plenary sessions to October 7, 2025, extending the lawmakers’ recess by two weeks.
The decision was contained in a memo sent to the lawmakers of both chambers.
In a memo to senators, Chinedu Akubueze, chief of staff to the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, apologised for the inconvenience caused by the postponement.
The memo reads in part: “This is to respectfully inform distinguished senators that the resumption of plenary sitting of the Senate, earlier scheduled for Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025, has been shifted to Tuesday, 7th October, 2025.
“Any inconvenience this short notice may cause is deeply regretted. Distinguished senators are kindly invited to note the postponement and adjust their schedules accordingly.”
Similarly, a memo was sent to the members of the House of Representatives, confirming the postponement.
In an internal memorandum dated September 22, Yahaya Danzaria, clerk of the house, confirmed that: “With deep regret, honourable members are hereby informed that the resumption of plenary sessions earlier scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, 2025, has been rescheduled.
“The new date of resumption is Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Kindly take note and make the necessary adjustments to your schedules accordingly.”
