National Assembly shifts resumption to October 7, to spend another two weeks on holiday

The national assembly has shifted the resumption of plenary sessions by two weeks.

The plenary, which was earlier scheduled to resume on September 23, will now commence on October 7.

In a memo to senators, Chinedu Akubueze, Chief of Staff to the Senate President, apologised for the inconvenience caused by the postponement.

“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,” the memo reads.

“Any inconvenience this short notice may cause is deeply regretted. Distinguished senators are kindly invited to note the postponement and adjust their schedules accordingly.”

A similar note was sent to members of the House of Representatives.

In an internal memorandum dated September 22, Yahaya Danzaria, clerk of the house, confirmed the development.

“With deep regrets, honourable members are hereby informed that the resumption of plenary sessions earlier scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, 2025, has been rescheduled,” the memo reads.

“The new date of resumption is Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Kindly take note and make the necessary adjustments to your schedules accordingly.”

The reason for the postponement was not disclosed.

Both chambers had embarked on adjourned plenary proceedings on July 24, 2025, to go into recess. With this development, the lawmakers will spend 10 weeks without any legislative activities.