Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki leads the Senate Leadership into the Chambers. He also takes the Official Prayers
Senator Abdullahi Adamu moves for the approval of Votes and Proceedings of Thursday 26th January, 2017. Senator John Enoh seconds.
Announcement
Senate President, Bukola Saraki reads Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari’s letter dated 5th February 2017 on the extension of his annual leave.
Senate President, Bukola Saraki announces the defection of Senator Andy Uba from the PDP to the APC
Senator Andy Uba formerly of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), now officially defected to the All Progressive Congress (APC).
Senate President, Bukola Saraki reads Acting President’s letter on the additional nomination Mr Adeyinka Asekun as non-career ambassador designate.
Senate President, Bukola Sarak reads another letter from the Acting Pres. on the confirmation of Justice Walter Onnoghen as Chief Justice of Nigeria.
Condolence
Senate observes one-minute silence on the passing away of Hon. Bello Sani, a member of the House of Representative who died at the age of 51.
Adjournment
Senate Leader, Ahmed Lawan now moves that Plenary be adjourned in honour of the late @HouseNGR member, Bello Sani and minority seconds.
Senate President, Bukola Saraki puts the question and Plenary is adjourned to Wednesday, 22nd February 2017.
