By Gloria Ikibah
Plenary proceedings in the House of Representatives have been postponed once again as committees continue deliberations on the 2026 Budget Defence.
In an internal memorandum issued by the Office of the Clerk and dated Monday, 2nd March, 2026, the Acting Clerk, Ibrahim Sidi, informed all Honourable Members of the decision taken by the leadership of both chambers. 
The memo, titled “Further Postponement of Plenary Session,” stated that the delay was necessary due to the ongoing scrutiny of budget proposals by Ministries, Departments and Agencies, which remains incomplete.
According to the communication, “In light of the ongoing 2026 Budget Defense by Ministries, Departments and Agencies which remains substantially incomplete, the Leadership of both Houses hereby directs a further postponement of plenary sitting to allow Committees conclude their budget defense accordingly.”
Plenary had earlier been scheduled to resume on Thursday, 5th March 2026. However, members have now been informed that proceedings will reconvene on Tuesday, 10th March 2026 at 11:00am.
Confirming the revised date, the memo stated: “Plenary, earlier scheduled to resume on Thursday, 5th March 2026, will now reconvene on Tuesday, 10th March 2026 at 11:00am.”
The leadership also encouraged lawmakers to make productive use of the additional time granted.
“The Leadership urges Hon. Members to utilize the intervening period to further refine and strengthen discourse on the ongoing Budget Defense and ensure timeous completion,” the statement read.hous
The postponement underscores the intensity of the ongoing budget scrutiny process, as committees work to conclude engagements with various government agencies before plenary debates resume.
