The House of Representatives has officially embarked on its annual recess, adjourning plenary sessions until September 23, 2025.
The decision was announced by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, during Wednesday’s closing session at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. The motion to proceed after the two-month break was moved, seconded, and unanimously adopted by the lawmakers during the plenary session.
The Deputy Speaker urged members to use the break productively by returning to their various constituencies to engage with citizens, address pressing local concerns, and monitor ongoing federal projects.
He further stated that the recess provides lawmakers the opportunity to carry out oversight functions and attend to personal and constituency-related engagements.
The adjournment is part of the legislative calendar tradition of the National Assembly, which includes scheduled breaks to allow members to balance their parliamentary responsibilities with local-level representation.
The House is expected to reconvene for legislative business on Tuesday, September 23, after the long recess.
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In other news, tension erupted during plenary on Wednesday evening as Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele engaged in a shouting confrontation that nearly led to a physical altercation.
According to a report by Sahara Reporters, tension erupted during an executive session to deliberate on whether to adjourn the current legislative sitting this week or next week for the Senate’s traditional two-month annual recess.
Sources who spoke to the publication mentioned above stated that disagreements among the leadership over the adjournment plan led to visible cracks within the chamber’s top hierarchy.