The Nigerian Senate has officially adjourned its plenary sessions until September 23, signaling the close of the current legislative year.
The decision was announced on Thursday following a closed-door executive session that lasted for over an hour.
The motion for the adjournment was moved by the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, and subsequently seconded by the Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro (PDP-Benue).
Speaking shortly before the motion was seconded, Senate President Godswill Akpabio clarified that the adjournment signifies a suspension of plenary activities rather than a complete halt to the work of the Senate.
He directed all ad hoc and standing committees to use the recess period efficiently to finalize their work on pending reports.
Akpabio emphasized the importance of completing these assignments to ensure smooth legislative business when the Senate reconvenes.
The Senate President further encouraged lawmakers to utilize the two-month break to inspect projects within their senatorial districts and other areas across the country.
Such oversight, he noted, would enhance lawmakers’ engagement with their constituencies and foster improved delivery of federal projects.
The recess, therefore, is not just a pause in legislative meetings but an opportunity for senators to reconnect with their constituencies and communities.
In addition to the legislative agenda, there is a somber note for some members of the Senate as they prepare to travel to Jos on Friday for the burial of the wife of Senator Diket Plang, a respected member of the chamber.
This event underscores the close-knit nature of the Senate as a body that supports its members in times of personal loss.
As the Senate adjourns until late September, the focus now shifts to committee work and constituency visits, with the hope that the break will provide a productive window for both legislative and community engagement.
The next plenary session is highly anticipated as lawmakers return with reports and recommendations forged during the recess.