The National Assembly has postponed the resumption of plenary sessions by two weeks — from today (23 September) to 7 October 2025.
This was disclosed In a memo sent to all members of the National Assembly and signed by the Clerk of the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana requested all the Senators and members of the House of Representatives to take note of the new date and adjust their schedules accordingly.
The memo read: ‘I am directed by the presiding officers of both Chambers of 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, 23 September 2025 is postponed to Tuesday, 7 October 2025. However, committee activities continue.
‘All Distinguished Senators and Honourable Members are requested to take note of the new date and adjust their schedules accordingly. Any inconvenience caused by this rescheduling is deeply regretted’.
Meanwhile, the House of Representatives has assured of the speedy passage of the constitutional amendment bill.
At the National Public Hearing on the review of the 1999 Constitution in Abuja on Monday, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen said that the green chamber would do everything possible to successfully amend the 1999 Constitution after failed attempts by previous assemblies.
He commended Nigerians for coming out to ensure that their voice were heard.
According to him, the process would have a positive impact on all sectors of society.
He said: ‘As Speaker, I pledge that we will take your contributions seriously and consider the bills with diligence, fairness, and urgency.
‘We will engage the State Assemblies respectfully and transparently to secure their concurrence.
‘We would continue to work with the executive and with you, the people, to ensure that the amendment process proceeds smoothly’.
The Deputy Speaker, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, who also doubles as the Chairman of the House Committee on Constitutional Amendment, pledged to make the process all-inclusive.
