Breaking: National Assembly Postpones Resumption, New Date, Other Details Emerge
- The National Assembly shifted its resumption of plenary from 23 September to 7 October 2025
- The national assembly secretary, Clerk Kamoru Ogunlana, confirmed the postponement in an official statement
- Committee activities continue despite the extended recess, with members asked to adjust schedules
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The National Assembly has delayed the resumption of plenary sittings to 7 October from 23 September by two weeks.
Lawmakers extend recess
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The two Chambers had previously adjourned sitting on 24 July to take their two-month yearly break. They were scheduled to open on Tuesday, 23 September.
NASS clerk issues official statement
However, in a statement on Tuesday, September 23, the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, announced that the resumption date had been shifted, The Cable reported.
Ogunlana said:
“I am directed by the presiding officers of both Chambers of the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to inform all members of the National Assembly and the general public that the resumption date earlier scheduled for Tuesday 23rd September 2025 is postponed to Tuesday 7th October 2025.”
Committee work continues
The Clerk clarified that committee activities would not be affected by the change, Nation reported.
"All Honourable Members and Distinguished Senators are requested to note the new date and reset their schedules accordingly. Any disruption caused in rescheduling is deeply regretted," he continued to state.
Legislators justify why Tinubu has to keep borrowing
In another story, House of Representatives Speaker Abbas Tajudeen reiterated the house's backing for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's borrowing agenda, calling it a necessary tool to spur economic growth and poverty alleviation.
Talking to delegates at the 8th Annual African Network of Parliamentary Budget Offices Conference in Abuja on Monday, Abbas put aside rumors that the House was against the plan.
Lawmakers back targeted borrowing for growth
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He explained that a recent speech by the House Leader to a West African Parliamentary Conference was "reported mischievously out of context" and given the wrong impression as deviating from the President's direction on fiscal matters.
"10th House and indeed the National Assembly have always thought that, in the context of development needs critical in nature, prudent and strategic borrowing is a vital fiscal tool.".
Just like any modern economy, Nigeria occasionally has to resort to borrowing to finance vital infrastructure, spur growth and shield vulnerable people. What is essential, and to which the President has pledged, is that all borrowing is well-targeted, transparent and sustainable, in line with Nigeria's Medium-Term Debt Strategy and accompanied by best international standards," Abbas explained.
Reps reaffirm confidence in Speaker Abbas
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that deputy spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Honourable Philip Agbese, rejected reports that lawmakers were plotting a confrontation with the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, when the chamber reconvenes later this month.
He described such claims as speculative and an attempt to create disunity in the House. Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, September 2, Agbese said members remain solidly behind the leadership of Speaker Abbas and are satisfied with his style of administration.
Source: Legit.ng
