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Published on 2024-03-05 17:46:24
A power outage delayed the start of a plenary session at the National Assembly, specifically at the Senate Chambers, for about an hour on Tuesday. Senator Sunday Karimi, from the APC-Kogi party, expressed his surprise at this uncommon occurrence. He mentioned that since the beginning of the 10th Assembly, they had not encountered such an issue. Usually, when there is a power outage during their sessions, they rely on a power generator. However, on this particular day, the generator was malfunctioning.
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, issued an apology to his colleagues for the inconvenience caused by the power outage. He reassured them that the engineers were working to resolve the issue. The power had been out since morning and was affecting some offices on the fourth floor of the building. Despite the efforts to fix the problem, there were still nine offices without electricity at that time.
Akpabio also noted that the lack of electricity was causing discomfort, even among members of the press who were present. He acknowledged the heat in the building and mentioned the possibility of adjourning the session if the situation became too uncomfortable. However, he assured everyone that the team was diligently working to restore power to all affected areas.
The delay in the plenary session was an unexpected event that disrupted the normal proceedings at the National Assembly. Despite the inconvenience caused by the power outage, the lawmakers and officials were committed to resolving the issue promptly. Akpabio’s apology demonstrated a sense of responsibility and concern for the well-being of everyone in the building.
As the engineers continued to work on fixing the power outage, the members of the Senate Chambers and the press present had to endure the discomfort caused by the lack of electricity. This situation highlighted the importance of reliable power supply for the smooth functioning of government institutions. The incident also underscored the need for preventive measures to avoid such disruptions in the future.
In conclusion, the power outage at the National Assembly on Tuesday caused a delay in the start of the plenary session at the Senate Chambers. Despite the inconvenience and discomfort caused by the lack of electricity, the officials and engineers were actively working to resolve the issue. The incident served as a reminder of the importance of a reliable power supply for the effective functioning of government institutions. It also demonstrated the resilience and commitment of the lawmakers and officials to address unexpected challenges and ensure the smooth operation of the National Assembly.
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