The National Assembly has postponed the resumption of its plenary sessions by two weeks, shifting the date from September 23 to October 7, 2025.
In a memo to senators, Chinedu Akubueze, Chief of Staff to the Senate President, apologized for the inconvenience caused by the delay. “The resumption of plenary sittings of the Senate, earlier scheduled for Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025, has been shifted to Tuesday, 7th October, 2025,” the memo stated. “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 communication was sent to the House of Representatives. In an internal memo dated September 22, Yahaya Danzaria, Clerk of the House, confirmed the rescheduling, stating, “With deep regrets, honourable members are hereby informed that the resumption of plenary sessions earlier scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, 2025, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Kindly take note and make the necessary adjustments to your schedules accordingly.”
No reason for the postponement was provided. Both chambers had adjourned plenary proceedings on July 24, 2025, for a recess. With this extension, lawmakers will spend a total of 10 weeks without legislative activities.
