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National Assembly Resumes Plenary, Takes Up Pending Legislative Business

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By Muhammad Maryam

The Nigerian National Assembly resumes plenary today, Tuesday, September 29, after its annual recess.

The Senate and the House of Representatives are returning to legislative business following an extension of the recess, which had initially been scheduled to end earlier this month.

Lawmakers are expected to focus on pending legislative business, including constitutional amendments, electoral reforms and oversight of the implementation of the 2026 national budget.

The constitutional amendment process is also expected to remain a major issue, following the transmission of proposed amendments to the 36 State Houses of Assembly for consideration.

Among the issues contained in the proposed reforms are state police, local government administration, electoral matters and other institutional reforms.

The resumption also comes as preparations intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections, with lawmakers expected to consider outstanding electoral reforms and other measures affecting the electoral process.

The Senate and House leadership are expected to outline their legislative priorities as plenary gets underway.

Correspondents are also expected to seek clarification from lawmakers on budget implementation, constituency projects and other issues of national interest.

The National Assembly had earlier extended its recess to allow for the completion of rehabilitation work in the legislative chambers.