Congratulations to Hon Emma Trump's Eke on your recent appointment as the Abia State commissioner in the National Population Commission.  This is a significant achievement and a testament to your dedication and hard work in serving the people of Abia State. As a commissioner in the National Population Commission, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of the people of Abia State.  Your role will involve overseeing the collection and analysis of population data, which is crucial for the development and implementation of government policies and programs. Your appointment is a reflection of your expertise and experience in the field of population studies.  Your knowledge and skills will be invaluable in ensuring that accurate and reliable data is collected and used to inform decision-making at both the state and national levels. I have no doubt that you will excel in your new role and make a positive contribution to the work of the National Popula

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲: 𝐑𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐮 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 .......... 𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒛𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒕'𝒔 75𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒂𝒓𝒚  By Iyke Mba 11/03/2024 The Commonwealth of Nations, a political association of 54 member states, was established in 1949 with the aim of promoting peace, democracy, and development among its diverse member countries.  As the organization celebrated its 75th anniversary, representatives from member states gathered at the House of Commons in the United Kingdom to mark this significant milestone.  Among them was the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives in Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu. Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu's presence at the House of Commons to commemorate the Commonwealth's 75th anniversary is a testament to Nigeria's commitment to the values and principles of the organization.  As a prominent figure in the N

....... 𝒔𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒊𝒏 𝑵𝒊𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒂 Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has recently praised the ingenuity and contributions of Nigerian women as the world celebrates International Women’s Day on March 8.  This day serves as a reminder of the cultural, political, social, and economic achievements made by women, as well as an opportunity to inspire efforts to end gender biases and discrimination and achieve gender equality. In a statement released by his special assistant on Press Affairs, Udora Orizu, Kalu highlighted the invaluable role that women play in advancing the progress of the country.  He emphasized that the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day, ‘Inspire Inclusion,’ aligns with the agenda of the 10th House of Representatives to improve women’s political representation.  As the Chairman of the

............𝒂𝒔 10𝒕𝒉 𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒍𝒚 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒏 𝒐𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒅𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒖𝒆  The issue of gender imbalance in politics has been a long-standing concern in Nigeria, with women significantly underrepresented in decision-making positions.  However, the ongoing Constitution review exercise by the 10th National Assembly presents a unique opportunity to address this issue and promote greater gender equality in the country's political landscape. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chair of the House Committee on Constitution Review, has assured that the current review process will prioritize the issue of gender imbalance.  Speaking at a Roundtable on Women Inclusion in Politics organized by various civil society organizations, Hon. Kalu emphasized the importance of ensuring that women have equal opportunities to participate in politics and contribute to governance. The Deput

House of Representatives Passes Peace Corps bill Sponsored by Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu ............. 𝒂𝒔 𝒘𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒏 𝒖𝒏𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒔𝒔  By Iyke Mba 29/02/2024 The Nigerian House of Representatives recently passed the Nigerian Peace Corps bill, sponsored by the Deputy Speaker, Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu and House leader, Julius Ihonvbare. This bill is a significant step towards establishing a body that will play a crucial role in promoting peace, volunteerism, community services, neighborhood watch, and nation-building in Nigeria. The Nigerian Peace Corps will be tasked with developing and empowering youths, providing them with gainful employment opportunities, and encouraging them to actively participate in activities that contribute to the betterment of society.  This is a commendable initiative that will not only address the issue of youth unemployment but also harness the potential of young people to contribute positivel

........... 𝒂𝒔 𝒋𝒖𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒍 The South East Development Commission Bill, sponsored by Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu, is a crucial piece of legislation aimed at addressing the developmental challenges faced by the Southeast region of Nigeria.  The bill, which has been passed by the House of Representatives and sent to the Senate for concurrence, seeks to establish a commission that will be responsible for managing funds allocated for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of infrastructure in the region. The Southeast region, comprising states such as Abia, Imo, Enugu, Anambra, and Ebonyi, has long been in need of significant development interventions.  The effects of the civil war, ecological problems, and other environmental challenges have hindered the region's progress and prosperity.  The establishment of the South East Development Commission will provide a much-needed platform for addressing thes

The Unnecessary Strike Action Embarked Upon by NLC .............𝒂𝒔 𝒘𝒆 𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 In recent times, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has been known for its vocal and responsible stance when it comes to fighting for the rights and welfare of Nigerian workers.  However, its recent decision to embark on a nationwide strike has drawn sharp criticism and raised questions about its motives and intentions. In this write up, i hope to shed light on the unnecessary nature of this strike action, exploring alternative issues that deserve attention and emphasizing the need for accountability within the NLC. One of the most perplexing aspects of the NLC's decision to go on strike is the absence of any proactive measures in response to significant issues that have directly impacted the lives of Nigerian citizens.  For instance, when the fuel subsidy was controversially re

In what appeared to be an attempt to undermine the mandate of the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu, the Action Alliance had approached the Appeal Court calling for the nullification of Rep. Kalu’s election, arguing that its logo was omitted from the ballot box. Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu received the news with excitement while presiding over the proceeding of the House after he received information that his election as member representing Bende Federal Constituency Abia state has been affirmed by the Appeal Court. Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu was declared winner of the February 25 National Assembly election in the constituency by INEC, defeating PDP, Labour Party and other candidates and his victory at the polls was upheld by the elections petition tribunal sitting in Umuahia Abia State. Igbo Patriots Magazine is a News and entertainment blog Posts Featured Post Opposition To The Federal Government's