The National Assembly on Tuesday resumed after it’s long break which it embarked upon on July 24, 2018.
Most of the lawmakers were, however, absent as the National Assembly was quite scanty of lawmakers.
Also, the security at the National Assembly was rejigged as more police officers and police trucks were sighted.
More security men in unidentified uniform were also on the ground with strict instructions not to allow unauthorised persons into the National Assembly
The National Assembly embarked on its annual recess on July 24 amidst controversies of defection and preparation for party primaries.
It was scheduled to resume on September 25, but this was postponed to October 9 due to the parties primaries.
Before the break, there were some pending issues of national interest before parliament which includes the approval of a supplementary budget to fund the 2018 budget and the 2019 general elections.
The supplementary funds would enable the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to commence preparations for the 2019 polls.
Also pending are several key appointments for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offices (ICPC), Deputy CBN Governor and Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), among others.
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