The Senate and the House of Representatives had last Tuesday adjourned plenary till September 17, 2024 for their annual recess.
By Ife Osemedua
365Daily – As the countdown to the August 1 nationwide protest against hunger draws closer, the National Assembly has recalled its members from annual recess for an emergency plenary session on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.
The Senate and the House of Representatives had last Tuesday adjourned plenary till September 17, 2024 for their annual recess.
In a notice issued to senators by the Clerk of the Senate, Francis Akubueze, on Monday, July 29, it was disclosed that plenary will hold by noon on Wednesday.
It stated, “The President of the Senate, His Excellency, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, has directed that an emergency plenary sitting of the Senate be convened.
“Distinguished Senators are requested to make all necessary arrangements to attend as issues of national importance will be discussed.
“We regret all the inconveniences that this interruption of the recess will cause. Thanks for your usual understanding.”
On its part, the House of Representatives, theough its Spokesperson, Rep Rotimi Akin Jr., said the plenary will focus on critical matters requiring immediate legislative attention.
Akin, while noting that it is customary for the House to reconvene from recess to address pressing national issues, stated, “The House of Representatives wishes to announce that, pursuant to the directive of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD., a plenary session has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 31, 2024.
“Honourable Members have been duly summoned from their respective constituencies to attend this crucial session. This directive was communicated through an internal memorandum issued by the Clerk of the House, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, Esq., on Sunday.”
“The House had commenced its annual recess on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The Annual Recess provides Honourable Members with the opportunity to engage extensively with their constituencies, ensuring that the legislative process remains attuned to public input.
“This period also allows for in-depth engagements at the grassroots, facilitating a deeper understanding of the constituents’ needs and priorities.”