The House of Representatives has made a U-turn over its decision to suspend plenary for a week, following protest by indigenous contractors at the National Assembly Complex.
Earlier on Tuesday, the lawmakers suspended plenary until next week, after protesters besieged the complex over outstanding payments for executed projects.
The protesting contractors accused the Federal Government of refusing to release the funds earmarked in the 2024/2025 budgets.
However, a few hours after the adjournment, the lower legislative chamber rescinded its decision.
In a statement, Spokesperson of the House, Akin Rotimi, said the decision follows “positive developments arising from engagements and interventions across various levels of government concerning the issue”.
In an internal memo addressed to the lawmakers, Yahaya Danzaria, clerk of the house, said the resumption would afford the house leadership the opportunity to brief members on the progress made in resolving the matter.
The house is expected to formally rescind the adjournment resolution through a substantive motion during Wednesday’s plenary.
