The leadership of the 10th Senate has once again adjusted its legislative calendar, shifting the official resumption of plenary sittings from September 23 to October 7, 2025.
The latest postponement was contained in an internal memo signed by Chinedu Akubueze, Chief of Staff to the Senate President, and circulated to journalists on Monday.
The extension, which prolongs the chamber’s annual recess by an additional two weeks, has generated mixed reactions within the National Assembly. No official reason was given, but sources told our correspondent that the delay was intended to allow lawmakers fully observe the October 1 Independence Day celebrations.
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In the memo titled “Notice of Shift in Plenary Resumption Date,” Akubueze apologised to senators for the late communication.
“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 memo read in part.
The Senate had adjourned plenary on July 24 for its annual recess. At the time, Senate President Godswill Akpabio described the decision as an act of “chamber reciprocity,” noting that 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.