The National Assembly has extended its annual recess by an additional week, with lawmakers now set to reconvene on September 24, 2024, instead of the earlier scheduled date of September 17.
The Senate and House of Representatives had been on recess since July 23.
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The extension was communicated through separate memos issued by the clerks of both chambers, Chinedu Akubueze for the Senate and Yahaya Danzaria for the House of Representatives.
However, the memos did not provide reasons for the additional week of recess.
House of Representatives spokesperson, Akin Rotimi, confirmed the extension and noted that, despite the break, members had been active in fulfilling some of their legislative duties.
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According to Rotimi, lawmakers engaged with their constituents and conducted oversight functions on ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) as part of their responsibilities outlined in the 1999 Constitution and House Standing Orders.
Upon resumption, the House is expected to inaugurate the new board of the Public Complaints Commission (PCC) and the Joint Senate/House Ad Hoc Committees on the Petroleum Industry Investigation on September 25, 2024.
“As the 10th Assembly resumes, it will continue to focus on its Legislative Agenda, pushing for reforms aimed at national development and serving the interests of the Nigerian people,” Rotimi said.
