National Assembly Postpones Plenary Resumption to March 2026

The National Assembly announced the postponement of its plenary resumption, originally scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2026, to Thursday, March 5, 2026. This decision was made to provide committees with adequate time to finalize ongoing budget defense sessions.

The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Clerk of the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana. The plenary session will reconvene at 11:00 AM on the new date.

Members were urged to note the revised date and time to ensure a detailed scrutiny of the 2026 appropriations bill, with several committees engaged with government agencies to ensure a comprehensive budget evaluation. The leadership of the National Assembly expressed regret for any inconvenience caused by this shift and emphasized the importance of the rescheduled session for legislative proceedings.