The Senate on Tuesday resumed plenary after a 10-week recess, with the Senate President Godswill Akpabio, presiding over the session.
Presence at the Senate chambers on Tuesday was the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who is returning after a six-month suspension.
In a show of international solidarity, some senators arrived at the chamber dressed in Palestinian colours and attire, advocating for a free Palestine, Channels Television reports.
Senator Akpabio delivered a charge in his opening address, urging lawmakers to recommit themselves to accountability, discipline and purposeful governance.
Addressing his colleagues in the red chamber, Senator Akpabio reaffirmed the Senate’s responsibility to the Nigerian people, stating that “To the citizens of Nigeria, we hear you. You asked us not for excuses, but for results. We will remain accountable and responsive”.
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