The House of Representatives has postponed its scheduled resumption of plenary sessions, extending the legislative recess by two weeks. Lawmakers, who were expected to reconvene on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, will now resume sittings on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
The shift was announced in an internal memorandum signed by the Clerk of the House, Mr. Yahaya Danzaria, and circulated to members. While no official explanation was given for the adjustment, Danzaria expressed regret over the inconvenience the new date might cause and urged lawmakers to update their schedules in line with the change.
“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. Kindly take note and make the necessary adjustments to your schedules accordingly,” the memo read in part.
The decision means that legislative activities in the Green Chamber will remain suspended at a time when several pressing national issues are awaiting debate and action. Key matters such as economic reforms, security challenges, and pending bills on electoral and constitutional amendments are among those likely to be affected by the extended break.
The postponement has already raised questions within political circles and among observers, given the importance of the House in shaping national policy. Some analysts suggest that internal logistical issues or administrative delays may have influenced the decision, while others point to the possibility of ongoing consultations on sensitive national matters.
This is not the first time in recent months that parliamentary schedules have been adjusted at short notice. Earlier in the year, both chambers of the National Assembly faced criticism from civil society groups for frequent postponements, which they argued slowed down the legislative process and undermined public confidence.
Despite the shift, House leaders have continued to engage in inter-parliamentary activities. Speaker Tajudeen Abbas recently rallied African lawmakers to collaborate on tackling fiscal leakages across the continent, while committees have been holding informal meetings during the recess. However, without plenary sessions, no binding resolutions or new legislative actions can be taken until the House reconvenes.
As the new resumption date draws closer, expectations remain high that lawmakers will prioritize urgent national issues once they return to the chamber. Nigerians will be watching closely to see if the extended recess will translate into a more coordinated and effective legislative agenda when plenary resumes on October 7.
