Nigerian Senate Postpones Plenary Resumption to October 7po

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The leadership of the 10th Senate has shifted the resumption of plenary sittings from September 23 to October 7, extending its annual recess by two additional weeks.

The development was confirmed in an internal memo signed by Chinedu Akubueze, Chief of Staff to the Senate President, and circulated to lawmakers on Sunday.

Internal Memo Confirms Postponement

The memo, titled “Notice of Shift in Plenary Resumption Date,” read in part:

“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.”

The communication also conveyed apologies for the late notice.

Possible Reasons Behind the Delay

Although no official explanation was given, National Assembly sources told PUNCH Online that the change was linked to preparations for Nigeria’s Independence Day celebrations on October 1.

Background

The Senate had adjourned plenary on July 24 for its annual recess. At the time, Senate President Godswill Akpabio described the move as an act of “chamber reciprocity,” aligning the Senate’s calendar with that of the House of Representatives.

With the latest extension, several pending matters—including oversight hearings on government spending and consideration of executive appointments—will remain suspended until lawmakers reconvene.