The Senate has suspended its plenary until after next month’s presidential elections, just as the lawmakers gave a speedy consideration to the National Minimum Wage, reaching first and second readings.
Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, while making the announcement, said the decision was unanimously agreed by the lawmakers.
According to him, the Senate will resume on February 19.
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“Dear distinguished colleagues, in view of the fact that it is after 2p.m., we cannot proceed any further so we have to adjourn accordingly.
“The senate hereby adjourns to Tuesday, the 19th day of February, 2019 at 10a.m. prompt,” the presiding officer said.
Meanwhile, the Minimum Wage Bill committee comprises Olusola Adeyeye as chairman, Abu Ibrahim (to represent the committee on labour), Shehu Sani (to represent the North West), Sam Egwu (South East), Suleiman Adokwe (North Central), Francis Alimekhena (South South), Solomon Adeola (South West) and Binta Masi Garba (North East).
