The National Assembly is set to hold an emergency plenary on Wednesday.
According to a statement released on Monday by the House of Representatives spokesperson, Rotimi Akin, the session will address critical issues that demand immediate legislative attention.
“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,” the statement read.
“Honourable Members have been 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 statement further explained that the House had commenced its annual recess on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. This recess allows members to engage extensively with their constituencies, ensuring the legislative process remains attuned to public input.
“This period also facilitates in-depth engagement at the grassroots, providing a deeper understanding of constituents’ needs and priorities,” the statement added.
Akin noted that it is customary for the House to reconvene from recess to address pressing national issues. “The forthcoming session will focus on critical matters requiring immediate legislative attention. Honourable Members are expected to make the necessary arrangements to ensure their presence,” he stated.
Similarly, a memo from the Clerk of the Senate, Francis Akubueze, indicated that the Senate would also be convening on Wednesday.
“The President of the Senate, His Excellency, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, has directed that an emergency plenary sitting of the Senate be convened,” the memo read. It also specified that the session would commence at noon.
“Distinguished Senators are requested to make all necessary arrangements to attend as issues of national importance will be discussed. We regret any inconvenience caused by this interruption of the recess. Thank you for your understanding,” the memo concluded.
Both chambers of the National Assembly had previously adjourned plenary sessions until September 17.
