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| Senate President Godswill Akpabio |
The leadership of the 10th Senate has once again adjusted its legislative calendar, postponing the resumption of plenary from September 23 to October 7, 2025.
The announcement was contained in an internal memo signed by Chinedu Akubueze, Chief of Staff to the Senate President, and circulated to lawmakers on Tuesday.
The decision, which effectively extends the chamber’s annual recess by two additional weeks, has raised concerns within the National Assembly. Though no official explanation was given, insiders said the shift was to enable senators fully participate in the Independence Day celebrations on October 1.
In the memo titled “Notice of Shift in Plenary Resumption Date,” Akubueze apologised for the short notice, stating:
“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 earlier adjourned on July 24 for its annual recess. At the time, Senate President Godswill Akpabio explained the move as part of “chamber reciprocity,” since the House of Representatives had also gone on recess.
With the new adjustment, several pressing issues—including pending motions, executive confirmations, and oversight probes—will remain in abeyance until plenary resumes in October.
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