N’assembly begins seven weeks recess, to resume September 17

The senate and house of representatives have embarked on their annual recess.

The two chambers of the national assembly commenced the recess after passing some crucial bills.

Some bills passed by the national assembly include the amendment to the minimum wage law, President Bola Tinubu’s request to increase the 2024 budget by N6.2 trillion, and an amendment to the 2023 Finance Act, among others.

Speaking on Tuesday, Senate President Godswill Akpabio said Tinubu may sign the minimum wage bill before Friday.

“We are hoping that Mr. President signs the minimum wage bill before Friday,” Akpabio said.

The national assembly also passed a bill seeking to impose a one-time windfall tax on banks for foreign exchange earnings.

However, some committees of the national assembly are scheduled to meet this week and next, while both chambers will resume on September 17.