The National Assembly has suspended all legislative activities in both the Senate and the House of Representatives until Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
The postponement of plenary sessions in both chambers was announced on Monday by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, in an official statement.
Ogunlana stated that the suspension was in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in London, United Kingdom.
“In honour of his legacy and service to the nation, 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 and the general public that all
“All members of the National Assembly are urged to reschedule their engagements to enable full participation in the burial activities of the late President,” the statement read.
The leadership of both chambers extended heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Nigeria, Katsina State, his wife Aisha, children and the entire Buhari family.
“President Muhammadu Buhari will be remembered for his commitment to Nigeria’s unity & his integrity,” Ogunlana stated.
Buhari, who hailed from Daura, Katsina State, in Nigeria’s North-West zone served as the country’s military head of state between January 1984 and August 1985.
He was later elected Nigeria’s president from May 29, 2015 to May 29, 2023.