Both Houses of the 55th Liberian Legislature will on today, October 15, 2024 begin sitting for the third quarter of the first session.
The 3rd quarter is expected to run until December 31, 2024 when the first session will come to an end pending the commencement of the 2nd session next year January 2025.
The resumption of the third quarter sitting is in line with the new amendment of Section 1 of an Act Fixing Day for the Annual Adjournment of the Legislature of the Republic of Liberia. And to establish in lieu thereof An Act Setting the Calendar of Adjournment for the Legislature.
During this third quarter, the legislature will continue to focus on its mandate of representing the interests of the Liberian people and providing effective oversight of the Executive Branch of Government.
This will be achieved through robust legislative debates, deliberations, and the passage of laws that promote national development and enhance the welfare of the people.
Meanwhile, Liberian Senate Pro-Tempore Nyonblee Kargna-Lawrence and House Speaker Fonati Koffa will deliver an opening address during the first day sitting on Tuesday, October 15, 2025.
By Tonita N. Copson
