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Kalu inaugurates inter- parliamentary Committee

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 March 2024 0

…urges members to be guided by wisdom, integrity By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu on Thursday, inaugurated the Inter- parliamentary Relations Committee of the House, urging members to be guided by wisdom, integrity and steadfast commitment. He

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Kalu seeks review of Disability Act, 5% employment quota for PWDs

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 March 2024 0

…as architects call for total compliance with accessibility laws into public buildings By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu has called for the amendment of Disability Act to provide for at least, 5 % quota of employment for People Living with Disabilities, (PWDs). He also, reiterated parliament’s readiness […]

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Insecurity, inadequate infrastructure, stalling Nigeria’s mining sector growth-Kalu

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 February 2024 0

By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has stated that insecurity, inadequate infrastructure and lack of skilled labour have continued to act as bottlenecks, hampering growth, of the Nigeria’s mining sector. Kalu made the assertion while delivering his address at a Public Policy Dialogue on Nigeria’s Minerals and

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Kalu explains how Nigeria can achieve food security

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 February 2024 0

By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu has offered clues to how Nigeria can solve its food crisis, and transform the agricultural sector into an engine of economic growth, food security, and environmental sustainability. Delivering his address at the Implementation of Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme,

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Deputy Speaker Kalu lauds Tinubu, S/East Govs at PISE-P/CEDiH launch

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 February 2024 0

By Franklyn Nwachukwu The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has praised the concerted efforts of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and governors from the Southeast region in fostering peace and security initiatives. Kalu spoke on Thursday during the launch of the Peace In South East Project (PISE-P). The highlight of […]

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HoR Constitution Review C’ttee, considering 40 Bill’s for alteration – Kalu

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 February 2024 0

By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman, Constitution Review Committee, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu has stated that the Committee is considering 40 Bill’s, at various stages that will relate to alteration of the National Constitution. He said though, the Committee is aware of the present insecurity and economic challenges in […]

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Kalu calls for unity in Abia APC, says party ready to welcome new members

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 January 2024 0

By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu has underscored the need for unity in Abia State Chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC) saying it was the only panacea towards winning future elections. Kalu made the emphasis at a meeting with the members of Abia State APC […]

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Kalu saddened by Ibadan explosion, calls for thorough investigation

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 January 2024 0

By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu has expressed sadness over the explosion that occurred in the ancient city of Ibadan, Oyo State recently. The Deputy Speaker in a statement in Abuja on Thursday, by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, described the occurrence that reportedly claimed 2 […]

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Kalu advocates mentorship trainings for young political leaders

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 December 2023 0

By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu has called for more resources, for mentoring and training of young political leaders, who will take over governance and public service in future. Kalu made the call on Monday in Abuja during the opening session of a fellowship program by the Legislative Mentorship […]

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Unemployment: Kalu mulls bill for national apprenticeship scheme

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 November 2023 0

…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 […]

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Nigerian Govt committed to innovation, responsible use of Artificial Intelligence – Kalu

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 November 2023 0

…seeks collaboration towards protection of digital rights By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu has emphasized commitment of the Federal Government in the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence, (AI) to improve the economy.  He however, warned  that the Government will not condone any form of abuse that will

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Kalu calls for more female representation in parliament

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 November 2023 0

By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has called for better empowerment of women in politics, especially as members of parliament. Kalu also stated that African countries must make democracy adaptive to their peculiarities and not copy and paste governance systems of foreign countries. The Deputy Speaker made […]

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Kalu advocates better funding for Justice, social welfare institutions

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 November 2023 0

..assures implementation of rights-based legislations By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu has said inadequate funding of critical justice and social welfare institutions is hampering their ability to carry out their mandates effectively, thereby, compromising welfare of most citizens, the vulnerable. Kalu stated this on

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Kalu says sit at home, gun men unknown, foreign to Igbo land

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 October 2023 0

…as Ohanaeze Ndigbo PG calls for unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu has stated that observance of sit-at-home is unknown, gunmen and other social vices are alien and abhorrent to Igboland socially, economically and culturally. He revealed that his office has unveiled […]

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NASS Committed to Biotechnology Innovations for Crop Improvement – Kalu

Ihesiulo Grace 26 September 2023 0

..seeks collaboration with int’l organisations on food security By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu has assured that the National Assembly’s unwavering commitment to developing in-house capacity for the advancement and utilization of biotechnology innovations in crop improvement. Kalu who gave the assurance while

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Benjamin Okezie Kalu: Another era of political detractions

Ihesiulo Grace 21 August 2023 0

By Levinus Nwabughiogu It is a feeling of déjà vu, coming rather from a place of fluffy political calculations than a plausible, defensible legal poise with some precision and exactitude. Call it a hogwash or a display of some irascible thoughts, you won’t be mistaken. But whichever way, it is intrinsically fueled up by ego. […]

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Abia Polls: Igbokwe Disowns Petition Against Reps’ Deputy Speaker Kalu

Ihesiulo Grace 18 August 2023 0

…alleges impersonation, writes Police, DSS Action Alliance (AA) candidate for Bende federal constituency of Abia State in the February 25, 2023 House of Representatives elections, Ifeanyi Igbokwe, has disowned a petition against the winner of the election, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu. He said he never attempted to upturn the election of the deputy speaker […]

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Open Parliament: Reps to commence town hall meetings, encourage civic participation – Kalu

Ihesiulo Grace 17 August 2023 0

…says accessible, accountable legislature will thrive democracy By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Kalu has reiterated readiness of the House to commence Town Hall meeting soon, saying it encourages civic participation in its proceedings, which are imminent. He said the development is part of measures adopted by the House […]

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Hope for Igbo Senate Presidency alive…as Kalu teams with Yari

Ihesiulo Grace 30 May 2023 0

….says what happened during Saraki era cannot be repeated By Haruna Salami As the race for principal officers of the National Assembly gathers momentum, the hope for a Senate President of Igbo extraction was rekindled Tuesday when one of the front runners for the plumb job, Orji Uzor Kalu said his team was in discussion […]

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House Speakership: Northern Youths urge G-7, aspirants to back Abbas/Kalu ticket

Ihesiulo Grace 26 May 2023 0

By Tom Okpe Northern Youth Forum for Good Governance, (NYFGG), has called on aggrieved aspirants in the 10th House Speaker-ship position, otherwise, known as G-7 to drop their individual ambition and support the candidacy of Hon. Tajudeen Abbas and Hon. Benjamin Kalu as opined by the party, All Progressives Congress, (APC). The Forum, led by […]