By Ayodele Oni
A day after resuming from 68 days recess, members of the National Assembly have commenced another break, after sitting for just a day. This time, they are expected to go for 13 days.
The lawmakers resumed plenary on Tuesday, September 29, after spending more than two months away from legislative proceedings. The annual recess began on July 23.
The National Assembly had initially been scheduled to resume on September 15, but the date was later shifted to September 29 to allow for the completion of rehabilitation work in the Senate and House of Representatives chambers.
However, lawmakers attended just only one sitting after their return, before both chambers adjourned plenary until October 13.
According to report, in the Senate, the fresh adjournment followed discussions on the country’s security situation and plans for a National Security Summit scheduled for October 12 and 13 in Abuja.
The summit is expected to bring together lawmakers, security agencies and other relevant stakeholders to deliberate on strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture, improving inter-agency collaboration and addressing emerging security threats.
The Senate subsequently adjourned plenary until October 13, when lawmakers are expected to reconvene after the security summit.
The House of Representatives also adjourned further legislative proceedings until October 13 after its resumption on Tuesday.
The lower chamber is expected to continue consideration of pending bills, budget-related matters and other legislative issues when lawmakers return.
The development means members of the National Assembly will spend another period away from regular plenary proceedings after completing a 68-day annual recess.
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