The leadership of the 10th Senate has once again revised its legislative calendar, moving the resumption of plenary sittings from September 23 to October 7, 2025.
The change was confirmed in an internal memo signed by the Chief of Staff to the Senate President, Chinedu Akubueze, earlier today.
This unexpected extension has sparked reactions within the National Assembly, as it prolongs the Senate’s annual recess by an additional two weeks.
Although no official explanation was provided, sources revealed to our correspondent that ...ponement was intended to allow senators to fully participate in the Independence Day celebrations on October 1.
In the memo titled “Notice of Shift in Plenary Resumption Date,” Akubueze addressed the senators, 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 ...ponement 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 defended the break as an act of “chamber reciprocity,” pointing out that members of the House of Representatives had also gone on recess in line with the legislative timetable.
With this latest postponement, key legislative matters—such as pending motions, oversight hearings, and discussions on executive appointments—will continue to remain on hold.