The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has hailed the Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, for being a “dependable partner.”
In a congratulatory message ahead of the 54th birthday of the Deputy Speaker on Monday, Speaker Abbas commended Kalu for being “a reliable co-pilot in the affairs of the 10th House,” saying both of them have recorded successes as leaders of the “progressive” federal parliament.
The Speaker described Deputy Speaker Kalu as a hardworking, resourceful, goal-oriented, and skillful lawmaker, “who shares similar passions with me concerning the growth and development of our dear nation.”
“Right Honourable Kalu has been a dependable deputy and has made the leadership journey easier. This is clearly due to our shared goals and belief in the critical roles of the legislature in nation-building.
“I wish him many more years in good health and divine wisdom to continue to be of good service to our nation,” Speaker Abbas said.