............𝑎𝑠 𝑅𝑡 ℎ𝑜𝑛 𝐵𝑒𝑛𝑗𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑛 𝐾𝑎𝑙𝑢 𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑢𝑟𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑐𝑜ℎ𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑒𝑛ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑦 On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, the political landscape of West Africa experienced a pivotal moment as the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, joined his colleagues from various member states at the Opening Ceremony of the ECOWAS Parliament’s First Ordinary Session 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria.  This event marked not just a gathering of representatives but also a renewed commitment towards regional integration, democratic governance, and sustainable development across the region. The atmosphere was charged with optimism, as delegates from diverse backgrounds converged under guidelines that prioritize cooperation and collective advancement.  Each member state brought a unique perspective, yet they shared a common goal: to foster unity an...