House Resumes Plenary Thursday

Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja

The House of Representatives has announced that it would  resume the Second Session (2024/2025) of the 10th Assembly on Thursday, June 27, 2024.

Spokesperson of the House, Hon. Akin Rotimi, in a statement, yesterday, said the resumption date was communicated to the lawmakers via an internal memorandum from the Clerk of the House, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, yesterday, Monday, June 24, 2024.

The House had adjourned sittings on June 11, 2024 at the end of the First Session, to enable members celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festivities.

Rotimi added that the House was also set to host its inaugural Legislative Open Week, from Wednesday, July 3, to Friday, July 5, 2024.

He said the Open Week, themed: “Improving Inclusion through Citizens Engagement,” was aimed at fostering an open parliament and promoting citizens’ engagement in legislative and governance processes.

The spokesperson stressed that this was in alignment with Agenda 6 (Inclusion & Open Parliament) in the Legislative Agenda of the People’s House.

“This initiative is particularly significant as we celebrate 25 years of uninterrupted representative democracy in Nigeria. Thus, the initiative will provide a platform for the legislature and citizens to reflect on our democratic journey, challenges faced, and aspirations for the future.

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has been slated as the Special Guest of Honour for the Legislative Open Week, Similarly, President of the Senate, H.E. Senator Godswill Akpabio, CON, will be the Guest of Honour, while Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD is the Chief Host for the event. All State Governors, members of the Diplomatic Community, stakeholders, and all Nigerians are also invited to participate.”