Nigerian National Assembly

The Nigerian Senate and House of Representatives have both adjourned for their annual legislative recess, which will span two months, with lawmakers expected to reconvene on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

• Nigerian National Assembly

Senate President Godswill Akpabio made the announcement during plenary on Thursday, July 24. He directed ad hoc and standing committees to continue their work during the break and encouraged senators to use the period to finalise pending reports and carry out oversight duties.

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Similarly, the House of Representatives began its recess on Wednesday, July 23, following a motion that was moved, seconded, and unanimously adopted during plenary.

Speaker of the House, Abbas Tajudeen, advised members to take advantage of the break to engage in constituency work, attend to local issues, and monitor federal projects within their areas.

The annual recess is a routine part of the National Assembly’s legislative calendar, providing lawmakers the opportunity to balance national duties with constituency responsibilities and personal commitments

Natasha Denied Entry Upon Return to the National Assembly

 

Senator Natasha

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Tuesday returned to the National Assembly but was denied entry.

National Assembly is not broke, not owing any Lawmaker, Staff ― Senate

The Senate Tuesday said that the National Assembly is not in any way broke as no lawmaker and any staff is owed any salary, just it said that the salaries of February have been paid. According to the Senate, it does not rely on the Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs of government to fund their activities especially the oversight functions of the lawmakers.