The National Assembly has extended its annual recess by two weeks, after completing a two-month break. The Senate and House of Representatives will now resume plenary on 7 October, instead of the earlier scheduled date of 23 September.
The two chambers had gone on recess on 23 July and were expected to resume on 23 September. But a statement issued on Tuesday by the Clerk of the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, announced the postponement while noting that committee meetings would continue.
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“I am directed by the presiding officers of both Chambers of National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to inform all members of the National Assembly and the general public that the Resumption date of the National Assembly earlier scheduled for Tuesday 23rd September 2025 is postponed to Tuesday 7th October 2025. However, committee activities continue,” he said
Mr Ogunlana apologised for the inconvenience caused and urged lawmakers to adjust their schedules accordingly.
“All Distinguished Senators and Honourable Members are requested to take note of the new date and adjust their schedules accordingly. Any inconvenience caused by this rescheduling is deeply regretted,” he added.
The extension comes at a time Nigeria is facing mounting challenges, including insecurity and rising socio-political unrest. Nigerian lawmakers are often criticised for extending holidays beyond schedule even when there are crucial issues to discuss.
Since reconvening for the 2025 legislative year on 4 February, records show the National Assembly has gone on break at least twice. On 27 March, members proceeded on Easter and Eid-el-Fitr holiday but failed to resume on 29 April as planned, instead adding another week and reconvening on 6 May.
Although the constitution grants lawmakers annual recess, frequent extensions have, however, raised questions about their commitment to urgent national matters.