The leadership of the 10th Senate has once again adjusted its legislative calendar, moving the official resumption of plenary sittings from September 23 to October 7, 2025.
The latest postponement was announced in an internal memo signed by Chinedu Akubueze, Chief of Staff to the Senate President, and made available to journalists on Monday.
This extension, which stretches the chamber’s annual recess by an additional two weeks, has sparked mixed reactions within the National Assembly.
While no official reason was given, sources told our correspondent that the delay was intended to allow lawmakers to fully observe the Independence Day celebrations on October 1.
In the memo titled “Notice of Shift in Plenary Resumption Date,” Akubueze also apologised to the senators for the belated information.
It read, “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.
“Thank you for your kind understanding, and God bless.”
The Senate had adjourned plenary on July 24 for its annual recess. At the time, Senate President Godswill Akpabio justified the move as an act of “chamber reciprocity,” since members of the House of Representatives had also embarked on a break in line with the legislative calendar.
With the latest adjustment, critical debates and pending motions including oversight inquiries into government spending and executive appointments will remain on hold.
(Punch)