The Government of Abia State is set to hold a grand civic reception in honour of their illustrious son, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, who emerged Deputy Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives.

The event scheduled to take place Thursday, 28th December 2023 at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia, will have the Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, as the chief host.

Recall that Kalu, representing Bende federal constituency, emerged as the Deputy Speaker on June 13, 2023 unopposed at the inauguration of the 10th House of Representatives.

His emergence to occupy the number six position in the political hierarchy of the country has been applauded in many quarters which also believed it gave the South Eastern region a sense of belonging in the national equation.

Also, the governor will on December 29, 2023 attend the homecoming reception of the Deputy Speaker organised by the Peace in South East Project (PISE-P) and the people of Bende to celebrate Kalu’s outstanding performance.

The highpoint of the reception will be the official unveiling of PISE-P, which has been viewed as a laudable initiative by the Deputy Speaker to end violence and heightened insecurity in the South East region.

The project has received the endorsement of the presidency and other prominent leaders nationwide.
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