Senate Postpones Plenary Resumption, Sets New Date for October 7

The leadership of the 10th Senate has once again adjusted its legislative calendar, moving the resumption of plenary sittings from September 23 to October 7, 2025.

The postponement was communicated in an internal memo signed by the Chief of Staff to the Senate President, Chinedu Akubueze, and circulated to lawmakers on Tuesday.

The change has drawn attention within the National Assembly as it lengthens the chamber’s annual recess by an additional two weeks.

Although no official explanation was given, sources indicated that the shift was intended to allow lawmakers to fully observe the Independence Day celebrations on October 1.

In the memo titled “Notice of Shift in Plenary Resumption Date”, Akubueze apologised to senators for the late notification, writing:

“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.”

The Senate had previously adjourned on July 24 for its annual recess. At the time, Senate President Godswill Akpabio described the move as an act of “chamber reciprocity,” noting that the House of Representatives had also gone on break in line with the legislative calendar.

With the latest adjustment, pending motions and critical debates—including oversight inquiries into government spending and executive appointments—will remain on hold until October.