Lawyers, Beacons Of Hope, Guardians Of Constitution – Kalu

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu has described lawyers as beacons of hope and guardians of the constitution.

He said that as legal practitioners, they have the responsibility of upholding the principle of justice, rule of law and equity.

Kalu made the submissions when his Former Classmates of 1998 from the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar, Cross River State paid him a visit on the sidelines of the ongoing National conference of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, in Abuja.

The deputy speaker who recalled their days in the school with nostalgia said that the university prepared them for the present tasks.

He enjoined his mates to remain true and worthy ambassadors of the Institution.

Earlier in their separate remarks, some of Kalu’s classmates including the chairman of NBA, Calabar branch, Nsikak Ikpemen and Former Abia State Commissioner for Youths, Onyete Efenji Olelewe testified to his brilliance and leadership skills showcased early in life.

While praying for a successful tenure, the lawyers pledged to support the deputy speaker in areas he might need their assistance.

Oduyemi Odumade, Edited By Grace Namiji