2025 Budget: National Assembly postpones resumption date to February 4
The Senate and the House of Representatives have postponed the resumption of plenary sessions from January 28 to Tuesday, February 4.
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This was announced in a statement in Abuja on Saturday, by the Clerk of the Senate, Andrew Nwoba, titled “Change in Resumption Date”.
It read: “Dear Distinguished Senators, please be informed that there is a change in the resumption date due to the ongoing budget defence.
“It has been rescheduled from Tuesday, 28th January 2025, to Tuesday, 4th February 2025, at 11 a.m. prompt.
“Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.”
House of Reps
Also, Akin Rotimi, spokesman for the House, confirmed the development in a statement.
Quoting Yahaya Danzaria, clerk of the House, he said: “The House of Representatives has announced the postponement of its plenary resumption, previously scheduled for Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
“The new date for resumption is now set for Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
“This development was communicated to Honourable Members through an internal memorandum issued by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, Esq., on the directive of the House Leadership.
“The postponement is necessary to allow committees sufficient time to conclude ongoing budget engagements and defences with Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
“This measure ensures a thorough and comprehensive approach to legislative responsibilities. The House remains committed to fulfilling its legislative mandate for the benefit of Nigerians and appreciates the understanding of all stakeholders.”
