Reps extend resumption date to Jan 30

The House of Representatives has announced an extension of its ongoing recess, with the return of members now set for Tuesday, January 30.

reports that the 2024 Appropriations Bill was passed by the National Assembly on December 30, 2023, and that the date of the assembly’s next meeting was set for January 23, 2024.

However, in response to an official correspondence from the Clerk of the House, Yahaya Danzaria, the members have an extra week to resume, according to a statement released on Sunday by the House spokesman, Akin Rotimi.

I have been instructed to notify members that the Senate and House of Representatives will now reconvene on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 11 a.m. instead of the previously planned Tuesday, January 23, 2024. We apologize for any difficulties, the message said.

Since its founding in June 2023, the House has debated a wide range of topics before its hiatus, including infrastructure development, economic growth, social welfare, healthcare, education, and peace and security. With the help of intense discussions, cross-party cooperation, and a pure commitment to its constitutional duties, the House enacted significant legislation and important resolutions that will influence the direction of the nation going forward.

Speaker of the House of Representatives Abbas Tajudeen praised his colleagues’ commitment, unity of purpose, and willingness to engage in productive debates during a special session on December 30 for final budget consideration. These factors have been crucial in the legislative outputs recorded since the House’s inception.