Tag: Benjamin Kalu
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Finally, Senate confirms Uzor-Kalu as NASC Commissioner
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Dr. Nnanna Uzor-Kalu as Commissioner in the National Assembly Service Commission. The Senate confirmed Dr. Nnanna Uzor-Kalu after the consideration of the report of the Committee on Establishment and Public Service of the Senate for the nomination of Uzor-Kalu for the National Assembly Service Commission. It could…
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Don’t copy Kenya – Lawmaker begs Nigerians ahead of nationwide protest
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu on Thursday urged youths to avoid any form of protests over the current economic hardship. The lawmaker while speaking during plenary insisted that Nigeria is the giant of Africa and it would be degrading for citizens to carry placards and line up the streets like other…
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Right of Reply: Benjamin Kalu: The power of focus and triumph over distractions
By Levinus Nwabughiogu. If not for the good and protection of the unsuspecting members of the public who may be hoodwinked into believing the series of invidious hogwash deliberately written against my principal, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu in the media recently, I wouldn’t have batted an…
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IKEMEFUNA IKECHUKWU: Who is Afraid of Benjamin Kalu’s Rising?
By Ikemefuna Ikechukwu. An African proverb says: “If a madman takes your clothes (while taking bath) you shouldn’t run after him naked. If you do, people will think that both of you are crazy.” So ordinarily one would have ignored a gibberish published on obscured online platform by a coward who lacks even the temerity…
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Nigerian youths our most valuable assets – Deputy Speaker, Kalu
…lauds Tinubu’s commitment to harnessing youth potentials The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has noted the valuable role youths of Nigeria play in defining and achieving development and security in the nation, saying that the youth remain the energy of the nation. Kalu noted this when he received on…
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S’East Dev. Comm. bill to be transmitted to Tinubu for assent soon – Kalu
…seeks de-radicalization programme for weapon bearers in South East …as Nnamdi Azikiwe varsity partners PISE-P for peace in Igboland Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has revealed that the South East Development Commission (SEDC) Bill that recently passed through third reading respectively in the Green Chambers and the Senate will…
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Senate President, Akpabio hails Deputy Speaker, Kalu @53
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, has felicitated the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu on his 53rd birthday. Akpabio, in a birthday message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh described Kalu as a “rising star, a reliable colleague and outstanding legislator”.…
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Gov Oborevwori seeks prayers for Nigeria’s progress
Delta State Governor, Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has urged Nigerians to pray for the continued peace, unity, progress and prosperity to reign in the state and country, especially in this trying period. Governor Oborevwori made the call at the 25th Priestly Ordination Anniversary and Book Presentation of Very Rev Fr. Dr. Christopher Ekabo at Christ the…
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Constitution Review: Kalu hints of NASS committees meeting Tinubu
…says there’s need for synergy among critical stakeholders to satisfy yearning of Nigerians The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has called for synergy among the consultants and the secretariats of the Senate and House Committees on Constitution Review to set the pace for effective collaboration to drive the ongoing…
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Deputy Speaker Kalu hails Aliko Dangote @67
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has felicitated the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer ( CEO) of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on the occasion of his 67th birthday. The Deputy Speaker in a statement issued by his special assistant on Press Affairs Udora Orizu described the global business mogul as…