National assembly shifts resumption to September 24

The two chambers of the national assembly have postponed resumption of their plenaries by one week.

Members of the national assembly were expected to resume sitting on September 17 after a seven-week annual recess.

In a notice to lawmakers on Wednesday, Chinedu Akubueze, clerk of the senate, and Akin Rotimi, spokesperson of the house, said plenaries of both chambers would now resume on September 24.

“I hope this memo finds you well. Please be informed that the resumption date from the ongoing recess has been rescheduled from Tuesday, September 17, 2024 to Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 11:00 am,” Akubueze said in the notice.

“Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.”

Yahaya Danzaria, house spokesperson, said the clerk of the lower legislative chamber had communicated the new date to members.

Rotimi said during the recess, lawmakers engaged “extensively in constituency outreach across the country”.

“Upon reconvening, the leadership of the House will inaugurate the new board of the Public Complaints Commission (PCC) and the Joint Senate/House Ad Hoc Committees on the Petroleum Industry Investigation on Wednesday, September 25, 2024,” he said.

“Further details regarding these activities will be announced during plenary on the day of resumption.

“As the 10th Assembly resumes, it will continue to drive its Legislative Agenda, focusing on impactful reforms aimed at national development and fulfilling its mandate to the Nigerian people.”