#BenjaminKalu Archives | FAMOUS REPORTERS

Aug

07

2024

Reps Break Silence On Delayed Salary Deductions For Hardship Relief

NATIONAL NEWS#10thNationalAssembly, #BenjaminKalu, #PovertyAlleviation, #TajudeenAbbas

Reps Break Silence On Delayed Salary Deductions For Hardship Relief By Elizabeth Austin, Lagos. In an effort to confirm its position, the House of Representatives has finally addressed the controversy surrounding the delayed deduction of 50% of their salaries, which was pledged to support the Federal Government's Economic Recovery Effort and alleviate hardship faced by Nigerians. In a statement released yesterday, the House spokesman, Mr. Akin Rotimi Jr., while acknowledging the delay, assured that the lawmakers remained committed to their earlier resolution. He, however, regretted that an unwarranted stampede had resulted in the hesitation to implement the decision of the…

Aug

07

2024

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Responsible Media Can Shape a Great Future— Rep. Onuigbo *OMPAN unveils office

NEWS#BenjaminKalu, #OMPAN, #RepSamOnuigbo

. Member representing the South East on the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Rep. Sam Onuigbo has stated that the greatness of a country’s future can be shaped through responsible reportage. Onuigbo made this known in a statement released in Umuahia on Monday, 5th August, 2024, shortly after the unveiling of the secretariat of the Online Media Practitioners of Nigeria (OMPAN), Abia State chapter by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Okezie Kalu. Describing the media as key to shaping people’s thoughts and actions, the two-time Member of the House of…

Jul

24

2024

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SEDC: Rep Onuigbo Commends President Tinubu, Deputy Speaker Kalu, others.

POLITICS#BenjaminKalu, #BolaAhmedTinubu, #RepSamOnuigbo

South East Development Commission: Rep Onuigbo Commends President Tinubu, Deputy Speaker Kalu, others. Member representing the South East on the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Rep. Sam Onuigbo, has hailed the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR’s assent to the South East Development Commission (SEDC) Establishment Bill which was co-sponsored by the Deputy Speaker. Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu This was contained in a Press Statement signed by Rep. Onuigbo, and made available to newsmen on Tuesday night, following the signing into law of the…

May

06

2024

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Embrace AI Speedily, Ben Kalu Urges Abia Online Publishers

NEWS#AI, #ArtificialIntelligence, #BenjaminKalu

Embrace AI Speedily, Ben Kalu Urges Abia Online Publishers The Deputy Speaker House of Representatives,Rt Hon. Benjamin Kalu has called on Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria(OMPAN), Abia to, as a matter of urgency embrace the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in carrying out their watchdog's role so as to advance knowledge of what they already know. Kalu who described the online practitioners and the main stream media in the country as nation builders, urged them to endeavour to work collaboratively with the government at all levels, in order to help build the South East zone and the nation in…

Mar

22

2024

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Pursue honour, integrity, Deputy Speaker, Kalu urges civil servants

NATIONAL NEWS#BenjaminKalu, #CivilServant, #Integrity, #ThePublicPlatformBootcamp

…mulls use of app to address bureaucratic bottlenecks Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has admonished Nigerians in the civil and public service to pursue honour and integrity to sustain the glory of their career. Kalu gave the advise when he received the attendees of "The Platform Public Service Bootcamp (TPPSB)" who are mainly youth at the National Assembly on Thursday in Abuja. The TPPSB is designed to equip the young people with the necessaryskills, knowledge, and motivation to pursue careers in public service. The exercise organized by the Covenant Nation convener, Pastor PojuOyemade…

Feb

25

2024

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Deputy Speaker Kalu calls for unity amongst Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba

NATIONAL NEWS#BenjaminKalu, #Ethnicity

Deputy Speaker Kalu calls for unity amongst Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba The Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives has urged Nigerians to endeavour to participate fully in the ongoing constitutional review process. Ahead of the inauguration of the constitutional review committee, Monday, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has called on Nigerians from different ethnic and religious backgrounds to participate fully in the review of the 1999 Constitution to ensure that their views are heard and interest protected under the law. He also called for the jettisoning of primordial sentiments amongst the major tribes…

Feb

24

2024

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Deputy Speaker, Kalu Commends Senate for Passing SEDC Bill

NATIONAL NEWS#BenjaminKalu, #Bill, #SouthEastDevelopmentCommission

Deputy Speaker, Kalu Commends Senate for Passing South East Development Commission Bill The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has expressed gratitude to the Senate for passing the Bill seeking the establishment of South East Development Commission (SEDC). The proposed legislation sponsored by Kalu was passed by the Senate on Thursday, after considering and adopting its clauses at the Committee of the Whole, chaired by the Senate President, Sen. Godswill Akpabio. Recall that the House of Representatives on December 21, 2023 at its Committee of the Whole chaired by the Deputy Speaker, Kalu, unanimously…

Feb

22

2024

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Hardship: We’ll overcome our challenges- Kalu …encourages compatriots to fear not, unite, fight together

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Hardship: We 'll overcome our challenges- Kalu…encourages compatriots to fear not, unite, fight together In an emotion-laden speech that rekindles hope and reinforces patriotism in the people, the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu at Tuesday plenary told Nigerians that the current economic challenges are transient and would be surmounted. Recognizing the resilient spirit of the people, Kalu said they have always risen together in times of adversity. He said that appropriate policies have been enacted by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu government to tackle the situation, urging the people to be patient. The Deputy Speaker who made the…

Feb

02

2024

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Kalu condoles Shettima over step-mother’s death

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Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has condoled Vice President Kashim Shettima on the passing of his step-mother, Hajiya Hauwa Abba Kormi on Thursday at the age of 69. Kalu in his condolence message to the Vice President said the death was a huge loss to the family and the country in general especially at this time her motherly advice was greatly needed. The Deputy Speaker however encouraged Vice President Shettima to be comforted by Hajiya Hauwa Abba Kormi's impactful life, stressing that Allah's Will cannot be questioned by any mortal. Praying God to give the…

Feb

02

2024

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PISE-P to Partner Google, Amazon, Others for S’East Devt •as tech group mulls summit for youth

NATIONAL NEWS#Amazon, #BenjaminKalu, #Google, #PISE-P

PISE-P to Partner Google, Amazon, Others for S'East Devt •as tech group mulls summit for youth A Non-governmental Organisation, Peace in South East Project (PISE-P) has disclosed that in collaboration with Neuo mobile communication and technology limited, it will partner with google, amazon, microsoft for the development of the south east region and the nation as a whole. PISE-P is an initiative of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, which canvasses a non-kinetic approach towards resolving the security challenges in the south East region. Playing host to a delegation from the tech group…