President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, on his birthday anniversary on Monday.
In a statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday, President Tinubu described Hon. Kalu as a seasoned parliamentarian who has demonstrated outstanding legislative acumen and commitment since his election in 2019 to represent Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State in the House.
President Tinubu acknowledged the Deputy Speaker’s pivotal role in enacting transformative laws such as the Student Loan Act of 2024, the Nigerian Startup Act of 2022, and the South East Development Commission Act.
“Honourable Kalu has been a worthy ambassador of Nigeria at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), leveraging the platform to champion the nation’s interest on the global stage,” President Tinubu said.
He prayed for the Deputy Speaker’s continued good health, strength, and wisdom and wishes him many more years of impactful service to the country.
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