Senate resumes plenary after recess

…urge Security agencies to rescue abducted muslims

The Senate has resumed plenary after its annual recess, with the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, listing insecurity, flooding and the high cost of living as pressing national concerns.

Speaking on Tuesday, Akpabio decried the abduction of Nigerians in Marisa and at Dekera Mosque, saying sympathy is not enough, and called on security agencies to rescue captives and protect vulnerable communities with renewed vigour.

The Senate President also urged leaders to ensure that economic reforms reflect in the lives of ordinary Nigerians, and called for peaceful, issue-based campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections, stressing that no electoral prize is worth a Nigerian life.

Six communications from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, seeking confirmation of appointments, approval of the 2026 NDDC budget and passage of establishment bills, including the bill seeking to establish the National Research and Development Fund, were read and referred to the relevant committees.

The Senate also mourned the demise of the former Governor of Kogi State Ibrahim Idris and the late Emir of Gumel, Ahmed Muhammad Sani.