In honour of the Senator representing Lagos East in the National Assembly, Senator Adebayo Sikiru Osinowo, the upper chamber of the National Assembly on Tuesday adjourned plenary till on Wednesday.

The Senate, before the adjournment, had held a minute silence in his honour of Osinowo, who died on June 15, 2020, following a brief illness at the age of 64.

The Senate, presided over by the Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, adjourned plenary till Wednesday, July 1, 2020 in accordance with its tradition.

The motion for adjournment was moved by the Senate Leader, Yahaya Abdullahi (APC – Kebbi North), immediately after the adoption of the Votes and Proceedings by the Senate.

The lawmaker said: “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, the 1st of July, 2020.”

Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe (PDP – Abia South) seconded the motion for adjournment.