Benjamin Kalu

On behalf of the southeast geopolitical zone of Nigeria, the land of enterprise and entrepreneurship, I wish to express my sincere gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) Bill into law yesterday. This is not just a…

I extend my appreciation to His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the recent approval of $3 billion allocation for the completion of the Eastern Rail Line. This project is a game-changer for the South East connecting Aba and Onitsha to key markets in the Northern…

Hearty congratulations to the Super Falcons for making us proud at the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and securing a spot in the finals. Your impressive performance has brought great pride to the nation, and as you prepare to face Morocco in the final on Saturday,…

Today marked another significant milestone for our nation, and for the Southeast region, as we gathered for a historic step forward in the ongoing journey to reform the 1999 Constitution (as amended). I had the pleasure of delivering the keynote address at the Owerri Centre where…

This evening, alongside the leadership of the National Assembly, we participated in an Expanded Special Session of the Federal Executive Council convened by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR in honour of our departed former President, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. As I sat in the…

Earlier today, I led some members of the House of Representatives from the South East Caucus to pay a condolence visit to the family of our late elder statesman, Chief Agunwa Anaekwe, a man whose life embodied unity, courage, and commitment to public service. Chief Anaekwe, who…

It is with profound sadness that I received the news of the passing of His Excellency, former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. President Buhari’s legacies both as a former Head of State and as a democratically elected President will undoubtedly continue to inspire future…

Last night, at the Legislative Evening on Women’s Political Representation with female legislators from across the nation, I addressed the fundamental necessity of inclusive governance and the imperative behind the Special Seats Bill (HB1349) I made it clear that this bill is…

As the constitutional reform process gains momentum, the House Committee on the Review of the Constitution, addressed the press on the upcoming Zonal and National Public Hearings. From July 11 to 21, the House will conduct public hearings across 12 centers in Nigeria’s six…

Following my engagements at the @eucommission and the @EUparliament last week, where I led a delegation from the Pan-African Parliament under the European Union Visitors Programme the Brussels office requested a follow-up meeting to further discuss the issues raised during our…

Benjamin Okezie Kalu: A Different Breed. By Sam Hart There is a man left scratching his head in quiet disbelief in Brussels, Belgium. For over several years, he has served as the official driver for the ow.ly/RFMu106ekos

Happy birthday to a great patriot, a legislative icon, and a true statesman, the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila. As a stalwart of public service and a seasoned leader, Rt. Hon. Gbajabiamila’s contributions to our nation have been remarkable. From his…

This morning, I arrived at the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, to commence the European Union Visitors Programme (EUVP), facilitated by the Pan-African Parliament, where I Chair the Finance and Monetary Policy Committee. Looking forward to a week of meaningful…

I had the honour of representing the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the commissioning of the newly constructed Collector Road CN2 (Zakari Kyari Street), from Arterial Road N11 (Ahmadu Bello Way) in…

Yesterday, I joined His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR; the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike; the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, CON; among other dignitaries, at the flag-off ceremony for the construction of the new Independent National Electoral Commission…