Reasons Nigerian Senate postponed resumption of plenary from April 29 to May 6

The Nigerian Senate has announced a postponement in date of resumption of plenary sittings from April 29 to May 6, 2025.

The announcement is contained in an internal memo dated April 20, 2025, addressed to all senators and signed by the Senate Clerk, Andrew Ogbonna Nwoba.

The memo reads:

“Distinguished Senators,

“I am directed to inform you that the resumption of plenary sittings of the Senate, earlier scheduled for Monday 29th, April 2025, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, 6th May 2025.

“This postponement is made to allow Distinguished Senators, stay with their constituents, during the International Workers’ Day public holiday, in the first week of May, and to further enhance constituency engagements.

“Distinguished Senators are kindly requested to take note of this postponement, while regretting any inconvenience, the change might have caused.”