The Nigerian Senate has postponed its planned resumption of plenary sessions by two weeks, moving the date from Tuesday, September 23, to Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
The upper chamber had adjourned on July 24, 2025, for its annual holiday and was expected to resume today.
Although no official reason was given for the postponement, sources suggest that the delay was intended to allow lawmakers to fully observe the Independence Day celebrations on October 1.
The extension of the recess means that critical debates and pending motions, including oversight inquiries into government spending and executive appointments, will remain on hold until October 7.
This shift has raised eyebrows within the National Assembly, with some observers expressing concern about the impact on legislative work.
The Chief of Staff to the Senate President, Chinedu Akubueze, announced the adjustment in a statement to lawmakers, expressing regret over the short notice and urging senators to adjust their schedules accordingly.
The memo was signed by Akubueze instead of the Clerk of the Senate, who traditionally issues such notices, following the recent appointment of Emmanuel Odo as Acting Clerk of the Senate.
