The Senate on Tuesday suspended it’s sitting over the death of a colleague, Ali Wakili.
Mr. Wakili representing Bauchi South died on Saturday.
Coming under order 43 of the Senate’s standing order, Senate Leader, Ahmed Lawan, asked the Senate to observe a minute silence in honour of the deceased.
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He also asked the Senate suspend plenary for the day in line with the ‘tradition of the National Assembly.’
The lawmakers adopted the two motions after a voice vote.
The Senate President , Bukola Saraki, in a short comment reminded his colleagues of a valedictory service in honour of the deceased slated for Wednesday.
He enjoined the lawmakers to dress appropriately for the occasion.
The plenary was adjourned at 11:08 a.m.
