The Nigerian Senate has postponed its resumption of plenary sessions from Tuesday, September 23, 2025, to Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
The decision was communicated through an internal memo signed by Chinedu Akubueze, Chief of Staff to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and circulated to lawmakers on Tuesday, extending the National Assembly’s annual recess by two weeks.
The memo 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.”
Parliamentary sources indicated that the extension was primarily to allow lawmakers to fully participate in Nigeria’s Independence Day celebrations on October 1. The Senate had previously adjourned plenary on July 24 for its annual recess, which mirrored the break observed by the House of Representatives.
The postponement has sparked discussions within the legislative community, with some stakeholders expressing concern that key legislative duties, such as oversight of government spending, pending motions, and executive appointments, may face further delays.
