Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Benjamin Okezie Kalu has consoled the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari over the death of his 25 year old daughter, Fatima Kyari. Expressing shock and sadness over the occurrence, Kalu in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary Levinus Nwabughiogu, says her passing has left a void in the family and in the lives […]
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has been recognized for his exceptional leadership skills and quality representation in the National Assembly and Nigeria as a whole. Notably, he received the prestigious Michael Okpara Leadership Award, the 2024 Premier's Prize, at a ceremony held at the Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Centre in Abuja. The award also acknowledges his "Quality Representation and Leadership in the Nigerian Parliament," underscoring his commitment […]
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, says he is firmly in support of the dissolution of the joint committee on Petroleum Resources (Midstream) and (Downstream). This decision, recently taken by the House leadership, aims to probe the activities of Nigeria's petroleum sector. Kalu in a statement in Abuja, by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, also says there is no disagreement between the Speaker and […]
A total of 86 constituents of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu belonging to other political parties have defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC. The constituents were members of the ruling Labour Party (LP) in the State, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and the Young Progressives Party (PDP) in Ugwueke/Ezeukwu Ward in Bende Federal Constituency of Abia which Kalu represents in the National Assembly. […]
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has commended Nigerian youths for their patriotism and interest in the country's development. However, he urged them to reconsider their plan to protest, citing the risk of hijack by hoodlums. At a town hall meeting with youth representatives in Abuja, Kalu empathized with their plight and acknowledged their constitutional right to protest. He emphasized the need for dialogue and collaboration, […]
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has expressed the parliament's readiness to collaborate with the International Trade Centre (ITC) to enhance Nigeria's digital economy. He also hinted the establishment of food processing centers across the five states of the South East region through the Peace In South East Project (PISE-P). Kalu made these disclosures in Abuja while hosting the ITC delegation at the National Assembly, acknowledging the […]
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Benjamin Kalu has expressed sadness over the death of the member representing Babura/Garki Federal Constituency of Jigawa State, Isa Dogonyaro Dogonyaro died today in Abuja at the age of 46 during a brief illness. According to a statement by his Special Assistant on Press Affairs, Udora Orizu, Dongoyaro until his death, was a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and […]
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has lauded the diplomatic ties between Nigeria and the European Union (EU), saying it has witnessed a steady growth. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Levinus Nwabughiogu stated that Kalu made the observation while delivering his goodwill message at the 2024 Europe Day Celebration in Abuja. Relying on a report by the United Nations, Kalu said that EU's bilateral […]
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Benjamin Kalu has stressed the urgency of finding innovative solutions to tackle the increasing security challenges in Nigeria. In his address of welcome at a one day National dialogue on State policing in Nigeria, Organised by the House of Representatives, Kalu explained that Nigeria’s current policing structure falls short of recommended ratios, with significant understaffing and resource deficiencies. He further stressed that […]
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