...........𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒎𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒔 𝒅𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒉𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 On Friday, 26th April, the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Okezie Kalu, delivered a powerful and thought-provoking keynote address on behalf of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, at the National Integration Conference organized by The Kukah Center in Abuja. In his address, Rt hon Kalu emphasized the importance of Nigeria's diversity in ethnicity, language, and religion, stating that it offers a remarkable asset for the nation, significantly enhancing global diplomatic and economic relations.  He stressed that it is crucial for us to understand the power of leveraging this pluralism to propel the nation towards a more unified and prosperous future, where the collective strengths of its diverse population are fully harnessed . It is no secret that Nigeria is a country r

...........𝒂𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝒐𝒇 𝒂 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒖𝒆  Today, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, had the honor of delivering the opening address at the National Dialogue on State Policing, with the theme "Pathways to Peace: Reimagining Policing in Nigeria."  This important event was convened by The People's House under the leadership of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, Ph.D., in Abuja. The focus of this dialogue is to explore and discuss the most effective strategies for establishing a more efficient and effective policing system in Nigeria.  It aligns with the 10th Assembly's agenda to prioritize peace and security in the nation. Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, who sponsored the Constitution Alteration Bill on State Policing, is dedicated to providing the necessary frameworks, legislation, and o

.........𝒂𝒔 𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒔 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒍𝒐𝒃𝒆  The deputy speaker of the house of representatives Rt hon Benjamin Okezie Kalu congratulates Mr Tunde Onakoya for Breaking the Guinness world record for playing chess for the longest hours in history. In his congratulatory message, Rt Hon Benjamin Okezie Kalu said: "I am immensely proud to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Tunde Onakoya, a shining example of the Nigerian talent and determination.  Tunde’s bold endeavor to set a new world record by playing chess for 58 hours in Times Square, New York, is not just a personal milestone but a moment of national pride.  His dedication not only showcases Nigeria’s abundant intellectual prowess and the potential of its youth but also serves as a source of inspiration for countless young Nigerians striving for excellence in their pursuits.  Witnessing this achievement has truly inspired us all, showcasing his resilience and except