Senate On Snooze? Nigerians React As Lawmakers Shift Resumption To May 6

The 10th Senate, led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has officially moved its resumption date from April 29, 2025, to May 6, 2025.

This adjustment was disclosed in an internal memo dated April 20, 2025, and addressed to all senators.

Signed by the Clerk of the Senate, Andrew Ogbonna Nwoba, the memo cited the International Workers’ Day holiday on May 1 and the need for extended constituency engagement as reasons for the shift.

The circular read:

“Distinguished Senators, I am directed to inform you that the Senate will now reconvene on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, instead of the earlier scheduled Monday, April 29. The change accommodates the International Workers’ Day holiday and offers more time for valuable interactions with constituents.”

The statement further appealed for understanding:

“Distinguished Senators are kindly urged to note the change and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this adjustment may cause.”

For context, the Senate had previously adjourned on March 27, 2025, in observance of the Easter and Eid-El-Fitr holidays.