The leadership of Nigeria’s 10th Senate has once again revised its legislative timetable, moving the date for resumption of plenary from Tuesday, September 23, 2025, to Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
The decision was communicated in an internal memo signed by Chinedu Akubueze, Chief of Staff to the Senate President, and circulated to lawmakers on Monday.
The extension, which lengthens the chamber’s annual recess by another two weeks, has reportedly stirred concern within the National Assembly. Although no official explanation accompanied the notice, sources told PUNCH Online that the delay is intended to allow senators fully participate in 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 announcement, saying:
“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 plenary on July 24 for its annual recess. At the time, Senate President Godswill Akpabio described the break as a measure of “chamber reciprocity,” aligning with the House of Representatives’ legislative calendar.
This latest adjustment means that several critical issues, including pending motions, oversight investigations into government expenditures and the confirmation of key executive appointments will remain on hold until lawmakers reconvene in October.
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