NASS Suspend Legislative Activities For One Week As Show Of Honour To Late Buhari

The National Assembly on Monday, 14 July,2025 announced the suspensions of all legislative activities for the next seven days as a mark of honour for former President, Muhammadu Buhari who died at a London Hospital on Sunday, 13 July, 2025, reports Business Today NG
The Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana who announced this through a statement issued on Monday, 14 July 2025, said the suspension of legislative activities ia to enable lawmakers mobilise and attend the funeral activities of the former President.
“The National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria mourns the passing of His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari,GCFR, former President and Commander- in-Chief of the armed forces, who died yesterday, 13th July 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 members of the National Assembly and the general public that all legislative activities is suspended immediately until Tuesday, 22 July 2025.
“All members of the National Assembly are urged to reschedule their engagements to enable full participation in the burial activities of the late President.
“On behalf of members and staff of the National Assembly, the leadership of both chambers extend heartfelt condolences to:
President Muhammadu Buhari will be remembered for his commitment to Nigeria’s unity and his integrity. May Almighty Allah grant his soul eternal rest in Aljannatul Firdaus”.
The House of Representatives was scheduled to resume plenary activities on Tuesday after a one week break for the NASS open week,” Ogunlana said in the statement.