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Dec

23

2023

Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Achebe endorses PISE-P To Combat Insecurity

NATIONAL NEWS#BenjaminKalu, #Insecurity, #ObiOfOnitsha, #Peace, #PISE-P, #security

Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Achebe endorses PISE-P To Combat Insecurity The Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe has endorsed the non kinetic approach of resolving the violence in the south east region of the country. It will be recalled that the approach is being canvassed by the Peace in South East Project (PISE-P) initiated by the members of the national Assembly from the region led by the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu. The initiative has also received massive support and endorsement from the presidency, the national Assembly leadership, the business and corporate worlds,…

Dec

20

2023

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Kalu Calls For More Mentorship Trainings for Young Political Leaders

POLITICS#BenjaminKalu, #Mentorship, #Youthstraining

Kalu Calls For More Mentorship Trainings for Young Political Leaders Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu says Nigeria's future lies on the shoulders of the youths. The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has called for resources to be put together for the mentoring and training of young political leaders who will take over governance and public service in the future. Kalu made the call on Monday in Abuja at the 2nd legislative mentorship initiative (LMI) in Abuja, with the topic, 'Effective Parliamentary Debating & Public Speaking'. The programme under the aegis of the National Institute for Legislative…

Dec

09

2023

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Kalu celebrates Akpabio on 61st birthday

NEWS#10thSenatePresidency, #BenjaminKalu, #GodswillAkpabio

Kalu celebrates Akpabio on 61st birthday Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Benjamin Kalu has felicitated the President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, on his 61st birthday. In a congratulatory message by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Levinus Nwabughiogu on Friday, Kalu lauded Akpabio's democratic credentials, saying that his patriotic zeal, dedication and commitment to the Nigerian project are commendable. He said that Akpabio who was a two term governor of Akwa Ibom State, former minority leader of the 8th Senate and minister of Niger Delta Affairs in the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has brought…

Dec

08

2023

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2024 Budget: Reps ‘ll seek more accountability from security agencies- Speaker Abbas

NATIONAL NEWS#2024Budget, #BenjaminKalu, #TajudeenAbbas

2024 Budget: Reps 'll seek more accountability from security agencies- Speaker Abbas House of Representatives will demand more accountability from the security agencies on the performance of their budgetary allocations, the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas (Ph.D) has said. He emphasised that the judicious use of the funds will yield far reaching results in the fight against terrorism and insurgency amongst other issues within the security sector. Speaker Abbas made the disclosure while giving his remarks at the opening of the international roundtable on "The Role of the Parliament in the Security Sector Governance and Reform in…

Nov

29

2023

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Reps Committed to Stopping Mass Exodus of Health Workers, Says Kalu *Seeks partnership with Turkey on S’East security initiative

NATIONAL NEWS#BenjaminKalu, #Turkey

Reps Committed to Stopping Mass Exodus of Health Workers, Says Kalu *seeks partnership with Turkey on S'East security initiative *as Turkish govt mulls medical school, furniture academy in Nigeria The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has expressed the parliament's readiness to support efforts that will increase more skilled health workers in the country and curtail the mass exodus of health workers seeking greener pastures abroad. Kalu stated this when he received a delegation from a Turkish company, Duysiad Group and Flekssit Office Furniture Limited, led by its President and Member of board, Ahmet…

Nov

29

2023

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Engineering Critical in Achieving Economic Growth, Speaker Tajudeen. *Promises legislative support

NATIONAL NEWS#BenjaminKalu

Engineering Critical in Achieving Economic Growth, Speaker Tajudeen *promises legislative support Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Abbas Tajudeen PhD, on Tuesday said that the intersection of engineering and governance is significant in the pursuit of sustainable growth and development. Tajudeen stated this in Abuja while delivering his remarks at the: '2023 NSE National Engineering Conference, Exhibition and Annual General Meeting, themed: Re-Engineering the manufacturing sector for competitiveness and enhanced economic growth. Represented by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, the Speaker said the theme of the event aligns with national goals, which emphasizes the vital…

Nov

25

2023

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Nigerian govt committed to innovation, responsible use of Artificial Intelligence-Kalu …seeks collaboration towards protection of digital rights

NATIONAL NEWS#ArtificialIntelligence, #BenjaminKalu, #Fibre, #Innovation, #Socioeconomic

Nigerian govt committed to innovation, responsible use of Artificial Intelligence-Kalu …seeks collaboration towards protection of digital rights Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has emphasized the 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 affect national security. Kalu made the disclosure during a courtesy visit to him by a delegation from Meta Platforms Inc. (formerly Facebook) led by the Vice President, (Africa, Middle East & Turkey), Mr. Kojo Boakye and…

Nov

15

2023

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Bill to Establish Federal University of Medical Sciences in Bende Passes Second Reading

NATIONAL NEWS#BenjaminKalu, #MedicalSciences

Bill to Establish Federal University of Medical Sciences in Bende Passes Second Reading The House of Representatives at the plenary, Tuesday passed through second reading a bill for an act to establish Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, in Item Bende, Abia State. The proposed legislation titled, "Bill for an Act to Establish Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Item Bende to make Comprehensive Provisions for its Due Management and Administration and for related matters, was sponsored by the Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Hon. Wole Oke and five other lawmakers. Leading the debate on its…

Nov

11

2023

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Why Women Should Vie for Leadership Positions at the Grassroots – Deputy Speaker, Kalu

POLITICS#BenjaminKalu, #GenderBill, #Grassroots

Why Women Should Vie for Leadership Positions at the Grassroots - Deputy Speaker, Kalu *reassures NASS' readiness to reconsider rejected gender bills Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has advised Nigerian women to extend the advocacy for inclusion in leadership positions to the grassroot level. Kalu gave the advise in Abuja when he received a delegation from an advocacy group, known as Women Round-table for Development and Good Governance, who paid him a courtesy visit in his office at the National Assembly. In a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Press Affairs, Udora…

Oct

24

2023

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Deputy Speaker, Kalu distances self from alleged campaign of calumny against Onyejiocha… Says he shares healthy relationship with his sister minister

POLITICS#BenjaminKalu, #NkeirukaOnyejiocha

Deputy Speaker, Kalu distances self from alleged campaign of calumny against Onyejiocha… Says he shares healthy relationship with his sister minister The attention of the Office of the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives has been drawn to a press conference wherein one Usman Shuaibu who claimed to be the national coordinator of ProgressiveProgressive League of APC Youth Voters spewed allegations of campaign of calumny against the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Hon. Nkiriuka Onyejiocha by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu. Were it not for purposes of protecting the unsuspecting members of the public who may…