Speaker Celebrates His Deputy @53

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Abbas Tajudeen, has rejoiced with his deputy, Mr. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, on his 53rd birthday, today.

The Speaker, in a birthday message through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, describes Kalu as a “worthy and dependable partner” who has been a pillar of support for him.

Dr Abbas says Kalu, who represents the Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State, has given a good account of himself as a democrat and a patriotic Nigerian since his first election to the House in 2019.

After Kalu’s reelection in 2023, Dr. Abbas notes that his sterling qualities stood him out, which was why he was unanimously elected as the Deputy Speaker on June 13 last year.

“I am quite thrilled by his good qualities. His contributions are worthy of commendation. He is an ally who shares my vision for the 10th House and the nation as a whole,” the Speaker said.

Dr. Abbas wishes Kalu more fruitful years in sound health, even as he prayed to God to grant the Deputy Speaker more wisdom as he continues with his service to the fatherland.

Oduyemi Odumade