Nigeria, June 9 -- Nigerian senators gave themselves a pat on the back on Wednesday as they marked two years in the ninth assembly.

The lawmakers, in a special session, took turns to review activities of the past two years, the challenges they have faced and achievements attained.

The ninth assembly was inaugurated on June 11, 2019 and lawmakers in both chambers in an election, voted for Ahmad Lawan and Femi Gbajabiamila as Senate President and Speaker of the House respectively.

The Senate's self-exaltation comes amidst criticisms towards the ninth assembly with many describing it as a rubber stamp.

Both individuals and civic groups have accused the Senate of failing to check the excesses of the president and the entire executive.

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