National Assembly has announced postponement of its resumption scheduled for Tuesday, February 19 to Tuesday, February 26.

Clerk of National Assembly, Mr Mohammed Sani-Omolori, made this known in a statement on Sunday.

He said the postponement became necessary following postponement of presidential and National Assembly election rescheduled for Saturday, February 23.

“This is to inform all distinguished senators and honourable members that resumption of plenary session earlier scheduled for Tuesday February 19 has been postponed to Tuesday, February 26 due to postponement of national elections.

“All distinguished senators and honourable members are expected to resume plenary session by 10 a.m. on Feb. 26 please,” he said.

Senate had on January 24, adjourned plenary till February 19, to enable preparations for the February 16 presidential and National Assembly elections.

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