BREAKING: Reps Shifts Resumption Date For Plenary To Sept. 24
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…To Inaugurate PCC Board, Ad-Hoc Committee On Petroleum Industry
The House of Representatives has disclosed that, it is now set to resume from annual recess for Plenary on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 11:00 am.
According to the House Spokesperson, Akin Rotimi Jr in a statement on Wednesday, the development follows a rescheduling from the original date of September 17, 2024.
According to him, the rescheduling was communicated to Members through an internal memo by the Clerk of the House, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, Esq., on Wednesday, on the directive of the House Leadership.
The statement reads, “During the recess, Honourable Members engaged extensively in constituency outreach across the country, addressing critical issues of concern to constituents, and deepening oversight of ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), in accordance with functions spelt out in the 1999 Constitution (As Amended) and the House Standing Orders.
“Upon reconvening, the leadership of the House will inaugurate the new board of the Public Complaints Commission (PCC) and the Joint Senate/House Ad Hoc Committees on the Petroleum Industry Investigation on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.
“Further details regarding these activities will be announced during plenary on the day of resumption.
“As the 10th Assembly resumes, it will continue to drive its Legislative Agenda, focusing on impactful reforms aimed at national development and fulfilling its mandate to the Nigerian people”.