Senate adjourns plenary to honour Osinowo

THE Senate on Tuesday held a minute silence in honour of the late Lagos East Senator Adebayo Sikiru Osinowo. The lawmaker died on June 15, 2020, following a brief illness. He was 64.

The upper chamber, which was presided over by Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege, adjourned plenary till today in accordance with its tradition.  The motion for adjournment was moved by Senate Leader Yahaya Abdullahi (APC – Kebbi North) after the adoption of the Votes and Proceedings by the Senate.

“In accordance with our tradition, I hereby move that the Senate observe a minute silence, adjourn plenary in his honour and suspend all legislative activities till Wednesday, July 1, 2020,” Abdullahi so moved.

The motion for adjournment was seconded by Minority Leader Enyinnaya Abaribe (PDP – Abia South).

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