𝐁𝐞𝐧 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐮 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐓𝐨 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐏𝐔 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬

.........𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒑𝒖𝒕𝒚 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒓 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒔 𝒂 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑰𝑷𝑼 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒛𝒆 𝑨𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔

In a world where crises and conflicts seem to be the norm, it is essential for global bodies to step up and take action.

That is why the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has proposed a crucial amendment to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) General Assembly rules.

The proposed amendment seeks to accommodate more emergency items and measures for Africa, a continent that has been plagued with numerous challenges.

During the just concluded 148th meeting of the IPU in Geneva, Switzerland, Rt Hon Kalu highlighted the need for the IPU to address urgent issues in Africa.

He expressed concern over the current IPU General Assembly Rule 11(2), which he believes to be inadequate in addressing the crises in Africa.

The Deputy Speaker stressed that it is time for the IPU to prioritize Africa and its challenges by providing a platform for quick and effective action.

Among the emergency items and measures that Kalu has requested for consideration, the plight of the Palestinians in Gaza tops the list.

He has called for enhanced awareness of the International Court of Justice's provisional measures for Israel concerning Palestinians in Gaza.

Additionally, the Deputy Speaker has urged for immediate action to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the release of Gaza's hostages.

Kalu also stressed the need for the IPU to create a task force for Sudan and other countries in Africa facing similar challenges.

The continent has been plagued with conflicts, poverty, and other pressing issues that require urgent attention.

As a global body, the IPU has a responsibility to ensure that Africa is not neglected, and its crises are adequately addressed.

Furthermore, the Deputy Speaker has also brought to the attention of the IPU the issue of gender inequality in politics.

He has called for gender equality and inclusion in governance, stressing the need for more women to participate actively in politics.

In many countries in Africa, women are still underrepresented in political positions, and Rt Hon Kalu believes that this needs to change for true development and progress to be achieved.

In addition to the conflicts and crises in Africa, the Deputy Speaker has also highlighted the need for the IPU to address issues in other parts of the world.

These include free, fair and transparent elections, as well as peaceful democratic transitions in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

He has also urged for action to end aggression and massive human rights violations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

In conclusion, The Deputy Speaker Rt Hon Benjamin Okezie Kalu has made a compelling case for the IPU to prioritize Africa and its challenges.

The proposed amendment to the General Assembly rules is a step in the right direction, and it is hoped that the IPU will give it the necessary consideration.

With the world facing numerous crises, it is essential for global bodies like the IPU to take a proactive approach and work towards finding solutions to these issues.

The future of Africa and the world depends on it.

𝓘𝔂𝓴𝓮 𝓜𝓫𝓪

𝙎.𝙇.𝘼 𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙪𝙩𝙮 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧 𝙃.𝙊.𝙍

𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐑𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐧 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐮 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧

June 08, 2024

.........𝒂𝒔 𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒔 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒘𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒂𝒈𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 The agriculture sector is a crucial part of any nation's economy, and Nigeria is no exception. As the world population continues to grow, the demand for food and agricultural products is also increasing. In light of this, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has taken a bold step in declaring open the public hearing on nine agriculture related bills currently in the House Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions at the National Assembly Complex. The main objective of these bills is to establish specialized agricultural institutions that will not only bolster the federal government's drive for food security but also promote mechanized farming and diversify the economy. This is a strategic move towards a more effi

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐟 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐁𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐛𝐮

June 06, 2024

..........𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒑𝒖𝒕𝒚 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒎𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 On Wednesday, a momentous occasion took place as the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Okezie Kalu amongst other dignitaries, witnessed the commissioning of the Outer Northern Expressway by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. The event marked a significant milestone in the development of our nation's infrastructure and was a testament to the commitment of our leaders to improving the lives of our citizens. As Rt Hon Benjamin Okezie Kalu stood among the dignitaries gathered to witness this historic event, I couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and optimism for the future of our country. The Outer Northern Expressway is a vital artery that will connect communities, facilitate trade and commerce, and improve the ove