The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has refused to commission the newly constructed Ozuitem–Uzuakoli road in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, insisting that contractors must first repair a failed section of the project. Kalu took the decision on Tuesday after commissioning the 5km Alayi–Ugwueke–Akaeze road, a major inter state […]
Abia State political leaders have assured President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of renewed support from the South-East ahead of the 2027 general elections, pledging that Ndi Igbo will “correct past mistakes” by rallying behind his administration. They spoke Wednesday during a New Year visit by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu to […]
The Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas and his deputy, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, have urged Nigerians to embrace hope, unity and resilience as the country ushers in the New Year 2026. In a New Year message issued in Abuja on Wednesday, Abbas called on Nigerians to remain steadfast and optimistic despite the challenges of […]
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has announced a ₦1 billion support package to boost small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) across Abia State. He made the announcement during a town hall meeting of the Renewed Hope Partners (RHP) in Bende Local Government Area, where he also distributed trailer loads of […]
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has refuted reports suggesting that he has declared interest in the 2027 Abia State governorship election. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu in Abuja, Kalu described the report, attributed to an online platform, Native Reporters, as false, misleading […]
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has said that proponents of new states from the Southeast will soon appear before the National Assembly to defend their requests. Kalu disclosed this when leaders of the Aba State Movement from the Ukwa/Ngwa bloc of Abia State, led by the pioneer Attorney-General, Chief Theo […]
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has called for the ongoing constitution review process to be guided strictly by national interest rather than individual, regional or party considerations. Kalu said every article, clause and decision taken in the review must reflect what is best for Nigeria and its over 200 million […]
Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has lamented the low representation of women in Nigeria’s parliament, revealing that fewer than 200 women have served in both chambers in the country’s 60-year legislative history. Kalu made the remarks on Saturday in Abuja at the sixth edition of the TOS Symposium, held to mark […]
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called for the support of state governors and legislatures to ensure the success of the ongoing constitution review exercise. Kalu, who chairs the House Committee on Constitution Review, made the appeal during a courtesy visit to Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, at the […]
Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to establish a seaport in the South East to boost trade and economic activities in the region. Kalu made the appeal at the weekend during a reception held at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba, Abia State, in […]
More than 10,000 residents of Abia State and neighbouring communities are expected to benefit from a large-scale free medical outreach sponsored by Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, in partnership with the Taiwan Root Medical Peace Corps. The programme, which kicked off on Wednesday in Agbamuzu, Bende Local Government Area, is […]
Benjamin Kalu, deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, says concerns over possible hijack should not stop Nigeria from creating state police. Kalu made the statement on Saturday in Abuja while speaking with journalists on the ongoing constitutional amendment process, which includes the state police bill as one of its central proposals. President Tinubu and […]
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has renewed calls for the establishment of state police, saying Nigeria can no longer afford to delay if it hopes to effectively confront its security challenges. Kalu who spoke with journalists in Abuja on his return from Geneva, Switzerland on Saturday where he represented Nigeria at […]
The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has urged Nigerians at home and abroad to rally behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms and to support the Reserved Seats Bill currently before the National Assembly. Kalu made the call during an engagement with the 2025, 2026 cohort of Nigerians at the Harvard Kennedy School […]
By Msugh Ityokura The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has called for debt cancellation mechanisms, including debt-for-development swaps, to alleviate Africa’s debt burden. Kalu also advocated for the renegotiation of Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) to align with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and support African industrial policy and reducing non-tariff barriers. […]
By Msugh Ityokura The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has condemned the killings in Yelwata and Daudu communities in Guma local government area of Benue state, describing it as barbaric, disturbing and totally unacceptable. Kalu in a statement in Abuja Tuesday, urged security agencies to collaborate and act decisively to apprehend and prosecute […]
By Msugh Ityokura The deputy speaker, House of Representatives and chairman, committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, Benjamin Kalu, has said that the 31 proposed states for creation have fallen short of constitutional requirements. Kalu spoke Friday, at a two-day retreat for committee members in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State where members reviewed […]
By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing pioneer members to the South East Development Commission, SEDC, board. Kalu commended the President’s strategic choices, stating that the appointments align with his vision to reposition the South East region. According […]
By Emeka Okafor A non- partisan organization under the aegis of Friends Initiative for Benjamin Kalu has disclosed that its support to the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives was not politically motivated , rather, to relate a platform where individuals from diverse backgrounds came together as o make meaningful impact in their respective communities. National […]
…sponsors 3000 youths across Nigeria for programme By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu has again, pulled two Bill’s in the House that will enhance National Apprenticeship Scheme. The bills are ultimately contemplated to give a legal framework to the idea of creating more skills and employment for […]