Nigeria’s House of Reps pushes resumption date to 23rd April

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has rescheduled its resumption date, from April the 16th to April 23rd, 2024.

According to a press release from the lower chamber’s Spokesman/Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Hon Akin Rotimi and made available to journalists on Friday.

The adjustment, according to him is necessary to accommodate the completion of renovations to the main chamber of the House of Representatives to ensure its readiness for plenary sessions, henceforth.

During this recess, he went on, honourable members are continuing with productive constituency engagements, while house committees continue to hold meetings and perform oversight functions and the development, the release went on, was conveyed to the parliamentarians by the Clerk, House of Representatives, Dr Yahaya Danzaria, in an internal correspondence on Thursday.

He stated that the information was being provided in line with our legislative agenda that prioritizes transparency and accountability. We kindly request all members of the public and stakeholders to take note of this change.