Akin Rotimi Jr., the spokesman of the House of Representatives has announced plans to reconvene plenary on Tuesday, September 24, after its annual recess.
Mr Rotimi, who is the member representing Ekiti North, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.
According to him, the lawmakers were earlier scheduled to reconvene on September 17, but the leadership of the House extended the recess to September 24.
He said the lawmakers, upon reconvening, will inaugurate the new board of the Public Complaints Commission, PCC, and the Joint Senate/House Ad Hoc Committees on the Petroleum Industry Investigation.
The statement said: “This follows a rescheduling from the original date of September 17, 2024, as communicated to Honourable Members via an internal memo by the Clerk of the House, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, Esq., on Wednesday, on the directive of the House Leadership.
“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.
“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.”
