The National Assembly of Nigeria has rescheduled the resumption of plenary sessions from Tuesday, September 23, 2025, to Tuesday, October 7, 2025, extending the annual recess by two weeks.
The announcement was made on Tuesday through an official statement by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Barrister Kamoru Ogunlana, on behalf of the presiding officers of both chambers.
“I am directed by the Presiding Officers of both Chambers of the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to inform all members of the National Assembly and the general public that the Resumption date of the National Assembly earlier scheduled for Tuesday, 23rd September 2025, is postponed to Tuesday, 7th October 2025,” Ogunlana stated. He added, “All Distinguished Senators and Honourable Members are requested to take note of the new date and adjust their schedules accordingly.”
A parallel memo from the Senate, signed by Chinedu Akubueze, Chief of Staff to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, confirmed the change. “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.”
The House of Representatives issued a similar directive, with Clerk Yahaya Danzaria stating, “With deep regrets, Honourable Members are hereby informed that the resumption of plenary sessions earlier scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, 2025, has been rescheduled. The new date of resumption is Tuesday, October 7, 2025.”
No official reason was provided for the postponement, though sources suggest it may allow lawmakers to participate more fully in Nigeria’s October 1 Independence Day celebrations.
The National Assembly had adjourned on July 24, 2025, for its annual two-month recess, during which committees continued oversight activities as directed by Senate President Akpabio. This marks the second recent adjustment to the legislative calendar.