Senate adjourns plenary until May 7
30 April 2024 |
6:55 pm
The Senate has adjourned plenary until May 7 to allow for further refurbishment of its chamber.
The Senate has adjourned plenary until May 7 to allow for further refurbishment of its chamber.
The Senate had resumed on Tuesday, after the Easter and Sallah breaks in the chamber, but was faced with some minor operational challenges, especially poor audio quality in the chamber.
Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau who presided over the session said the Senate would adjourn until Tuesday, to allow for finishing touches on the chamber to rectify the problem.
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