House Begins Recess, Resumes November 19

Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja

The House of Representatives has announced the commencement of recess, and would reconvene on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.

The spokesperson of the House, Hon. Akin Rotimi in a statement issued yesterday said the recess was designed to allow members to undertake critical oversight of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of government and to ensure proper accountability on behalf of the Nigerian people.

He said: “This decision was first communicated to honourable members via an announcement titled “Pre-Budget Oversight” during plenary on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen.

“The schedule was further adjusted today through formal internal correspondence to Honourable Members from the Clerk of the House, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, on the directive of the House Leadership.”

Rotimi noted that the recess would only affect House plenary sessions, while other legislative activities, including constituency outreach, committee meetings, and essential consultations in preparation for the forthcoming budget sessions, will continue as usual.