The National Assembly has suspended the plenary for eight days in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Buhari died in a London hospital on Sunday, following a prolonged illness.
The Clerk of the National Assembly,
Kamoru Ogunlana, announced the development in a statement on Monday in Abuja.
He said the parliament would resume plenary on July 22.
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“I am directed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to inform all members of the National Assembly ssembly and the general public that all legislative activities are hereby suspended immediately until Tuesday, 22 July, 2025,” the statement read.
“All members of the National Assembly are urged to reschedule their engagements to enable full participation in the burial activities of the late President.
“President Muhammadu Buhari will be remembered for his commitment to Nigeria’s unity and his integrity.
“May Almighty Allah grant his soul eternal rest in Aljannatul Firdaus.”
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