Success Nwankwo
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, has issued a directive for an emergency plenary session of the Senate to be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 12 noon.
This development was announced in an official memo issued to all notable senators.
The memo states, “Dear Distinguished Senators, the President of the Senate, His Excellency, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, has directed that an emergency plenary sitting of the Senate be convened as follows: Date: WEDNESDAY, JULY 31st, 2024; TIME: 12 NOON.”
Senators have been urged to make all necessary arrangements to attend the session, which will address crucial national concerns.
The memo also expressed regret for any inconvenience caused by the interruption of the recess.
“We regret all inconveniences that this interruption of the recess will cause. Thanks for your usual understanding,” the memo concluded.
The nature of the issues to be addressed remains undisclosed, but the urgency of the meeting suggests that significant and pressing matters will be on the agenda.
The Senate’s emergency session underscores the importance of maintaining legislative oversight and responsiveness to national concerns, even during recess periods.