..........𝒂 𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒑 𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏  The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt hon Benjamin Okezie Kalu, received Directors of the Institute for Peace, Security and Development Studies (IPSDC) at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, led by their Co-Chairman, Chief Chikwe Udensi, on a courtesy visit to his office.  The meeting was primarily focused on discussing strategies for revitalizing the South East Region, with a special emphasis on the collaboration between the Institute and the Peace in South East Project (PISE-P). The Deputy Speaker, who is a strong advocate for the development of the South East region, commended the Directors for their commitment and interest in collaborating with the PISE-P.  He acknowledged their role as key stakeholders in achieving the common goal of rebuilding and revitali...

.........𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒔𝒆𝒆𝒌𝒔 𝒂 𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒚  Identity-based conflicts have been a major hindrance to achieving sustainable peace in many countries around the world.  These conflicts arise from differences in religious, ethnic, cultural, or political identities, and often result in violence, discrimination, and human rights abuses.  In Nigeria, these conflicts have been particularly prevalent, leading to loss of lives and property, and hindering the country's efforts towards development and unity. Recognizing the urgency of addressing these conflicts, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Okezie Kalu, recently addressed a 2-day national engagement focused on "Mapping Actors to Reduce Identity Conflict".  The event, organized by the International Republican Institutions (IRI) a...

.........𝒂𝒔 𝒍𝒂𝒘𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒍𝒂𝒖𝒅𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒆𝒇𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒚 𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔 The role of leadership in any organization cannot be overstated. It is the leadership that sets the tone, direction, and culture of the group.  In the case of the House of Representatives, the Speaker, Rt Hon Tajudeen Abbas, and Deputy Speaker, Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu, have been commended for their all-inclusive administrative style that has kept the House stable. Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, a member of the House representing Ideato North and South Federal Constituency, has lauded the leadership style of Abbas and Kalu, noting that their approach to governance has been pivotal in fostering a sense of inclusivity within the Green Chamber of the National Assembly.  This inclusivity is crucial in ensuring that all members feel valued and heard, regardless of their party affiliation. One of the key aspects of Abbas and Kalu's lead...