Tag: Benjamin Okezie Kalu
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Emulate Christ, spread love, renew your hope in Nigeria, Kalu charges citizens at Easter
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has charged Nigerians especially the Christian faithful to emulate and adopt the virtues of Jesus Christ as they join others the world over to celebrate Easter. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Levinus Nwabughiogu, Kalu said the teachings of Christ embodied…
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How Nigeria tackled xenophobic attacks, border issues through parliamentary diplomacy – Kalu
…calls for gender equality, global peace Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Tuesday, said that the use of parliamentary diplomacy has helped Nigeria in managing border challenges as well other issues arising from xenophobic attacks against her citizens. Rather than going into war which he described as “ugly”, Kalu urged…
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Democracy, development can’t survive without peace – Deputy Speaker, Kalu
…wants partnership with Germany on digital skills The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has said that there can be no development or thriving democracy without peace, stressing that both are complementary to each other. Kalu stated this in Abuja, while playing host to a delegation from German Initiative for…
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Kalu makes special presentation at British House of Commons to mark 75th anniversary of Commonwealth of Nations
Deputy Speaker of the Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu is due to make a special presentation at the British House of Commons, London, United Kingdom on Tuesday. The special speech delivery is to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Commonwealth of Nations. The Commonwealth of Nations also called the Commonwealth is an…
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Constitution Review: We have confidence in Kalu-led committee, Agbese
… insists 10th HoR would get it right The House of Representatives has expressed great confidence in the Deputy Speaker, RT. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, to deliver on mandate, as the Chairman, House Committee on Constitution Review. Recently, the House constituted a Committee to look into various proposals and agitations for the alterations and amendment…
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Kalu saddened by Ibadan explosion, wants through probe of incident
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has expressed sadness over the explosion that occurred in the ancient city of Ibadan, Oyo State recently. The Deputy Speaker in a statement described the occurrence that reportedly claimed 2 lives, injured many and destroyed properties worth million of naira as “regrettable”. While commiserating…
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Deputy Speaker, Kalu mourns Ondo Governor, Akeredolu, says it’s a painful loss to Nig
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has expressed sadness over the death of the Governor of Ondo State, Chief Rotimi Akeredolu. According to reports, Akeredolu died in Lagos on Wednesday, aged 67. Kalu in condolence message, described the Governor’s death as a very painful and huge loss to the…
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Interventions in Abia as oil producing state under NDDC below average – Deputy Speaker, Kalu
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has rated below average the developmental interventions in Abia as an oil producing State under the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Kalu expressed the view when a delegation of the Ukwa People’s Consultative Council (UPCC) led by its Leader, Sir Don Ubani paid him…
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Beheading of LP Chieftain in Abia barbaric, inhuman-Deputy Speaker, Kalu
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has described as inhuman and barbaric the beheading of Mr. Zachary Maduka in Uturu, Isiukwuato Local Government Area of Abia State. Maduka, 70, a former Campaign Director of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, was also the home branch chairman of Uturu Town…
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UAE’s visa ban lift, return of Volkswagen to Nigeria: Tinubu rekindling hopes – Deputy Speaker, Kalu
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for walking the talk in his efforts to move Nigeria out of the economic doldrums. It will be recalled that the President during the 2023 electioneering campaigns pledged to restore the glory days of Nigeria. Subsumed in his…