Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the House Committee on Constitutional Review, has called on leaders of Nigeria’s political parties to actively engage in the ongoing constitutional amendment process, describing it as a crucial chance to strengthen democracy. Addressing national chairmen, secretaries, and women leaders of political parties […]
By Msugh Ityokura The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has proposed the concept of “near-shoring” as a solution to boost Africa’s economic growth and reduce migration. Near-shoring involves taking technology and industrialization closer to raw materials in Africa, creating value-added products and jobs for African youths. Speaking during an Online Roundtable titled “EU-African […]
..says Country Seeking Global Cooperation, Committed to Sustainable Development By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu has explained how the country achieved significant debt reduction under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration. He said Nigeria made a major breakthrough in its efforts to manage its debt, reducing the servicing burden from […]
The Igbo Peace and Development Agenda (IPDA) has applauded the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu for his timely intervention which saved the South-East from the negative consequences of the last protests. According to a statement signed by its President, Comrade Emmanuel Anni, the group said his leadership and wisdom helped […]
By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu has said the parliament will frown at foreign companies, operating in Nigeria yet refuse to transfer their skills to the locals. He said skills transfer will help advance local technology and sustain foreign investments. Kalu spoke when he received a delegation […]
The spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu has said the lower chamber of the National Assembly is set to legalize the use of Indian Hemp in Nigeria. Kalu made this known during a press conference on the benefits and opportunities of Cannabis, in Akure, Ondo State. He said the decision would be […]
…Says, he is the right fit for the job Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, the Spokesperson of Nigeria’s House of Representatives has commended president Muhammadu Buhari over the appointment of Prof. Godswill Obioma as Registrar of the National Examinations Council, (NECO). According to a statement made available to journalists on Monday, Kalu stated that Obioma was […]