NASS to Resume February 26

The National Assembly has announced the postponement of its resumption scheduled for Tuesday February 19 to Tuesday February 26. 

In a statement issued on Sunday, the Clerk of the National Assembly, Mohammed Sani-Omolori said the postponement became necessary following the postponement of the Presidential and National Assembly elections to Saturday February 23.

“This is to inform all distinguished senators and honorable members that resumption of plenary session earlier scheduled for Tuesday, February 19 has been postponed to Tuesday, February 26 due to the postponement of the national elections.

“All distinguished senators and honourable members are expected to resume plenary session by 10 a.m. on February 26,” the Cerk said.

The Senate had on January 24, adjourned plenary till February 19 to allow for preparations ahead of the February 16 Presidential and National Assembly elections.

The 2019 Appropriation Bill and the Minimum Wage Bill are among the major issues the National Assemble is yet to deal with.