参议院于2025年10月7日恢复开会,以推进2026年的预算、选举改革以及执行最高法院授予地方议会自治的裁决,尽管省长不断抵制。 The Senate resumes on Oct. 7, 2025, to advance the 2026 budget, electoral reforms, and implementation of a Supreme Court ruling granting local councils autonomy, despite ongoing resistance from governors.

第10届参议院将于2025年10月7日恢复全体会议,优先审议2026年拨款法案、选举改革以及执行最高法院关于地方政府自治的裁决,以赋予理事会财政和行政独立性。 The 10th Senate will resume plenary on October 7, 2025, prioritizing the 2026 Appropriation Bill, electoral reforms, and implementation of the Supreme Court’s ruling on local government autonomy, which aims to grant councils financial and administrative independence. 立法者还将推进宪法审查,应对国家安全挑战,并加强对国有企业和公共采购的监督。 Lawmakers will also advance constitutional review, address national security challenges, and strengthen oversight of state-owned enterprises and public procurement. 尽管法院作出了裁决,但总督继续通过联合账户控制地方政府的资金,阻碍了改革。 Despite the court’s decision, governors continue to control local government funds via joint accounts, hindering reform. 参议院由参议员Godswill Akpabio领导,强调与行政部门合作解决通货膨胀、失业和不安全问题。 The Senate, under Senator Godswill Akpabio, emphasizes collaboration with the executive to tackle inflation, unemployment, and insecurity.