The National Assembly has rescheduled Tuesday’s plenary sessions of both chambers, the Senate and the House of Representatives, to Tuesday, July 22, 2025. This is sequel to the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday.
Announcing this in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, the Clerk to the National Assembly, CNA, Mr. Kamoru Ogunlana, said the action was designed to honour the late Nigerian leader for his legacy and services to the country.
The National Assembly had, last Thursday, July 10, 2025, adjourned plenary sessions to Tuesday, July 15, before the sudden death of Buhari on Sunday.
Here are excerpts from the CAN’s statement:
“In honour of his legacy and service to the nation, I am directed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to inform all members of the National Assembly and the general public that all legislative activities in the National Assembly are hereby suspended immediately until Tuesday, 22 July, 2025.
“All members of the National Assembly are urged to reschedule their engagements to enable full participation in the burial activities of the late President.
“The leadership of both chambers, on behalf of members and staff of the National Assembly extend heartfelt condolences to the government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; the government and people of Katsina State; his wife, children and the entire Buhari family.”
Ogunlana observed that former President Buhari would be remembered for his commitment to Nigeria’s unity and his integrity., and prayed the Almighty Allah to grant the soul of the deceased eternal rest in Aljannatul Firdaus.
