LEADERSHIP AWARD 2025
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR, has been named Outstanding Legislator of the Year 2025 by the prestigious LEADERSHIP Award.
This recognition celebrates his exceptional commitment to legislative excellence, national unity, and impactful representation at the Federal House of Representatives.
Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR, has achieved a remarkable academic milestone with the addition of a second doctorate, earning PhDs in Law and in Policy and Strategic Studies from the University of Calabar and the University of Abuja respectively. The achievement further reinforces his intellectual depth, strategic leadership, and national relevance as he continues to champion constitutional reforms and inclusive governance in Nigeria.
Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said Africa possesses key solutions to global issues like climate change and sustainable development. Speaking at the Imo State Economic Summit 2025 in Owerri, he stressed that true global sustainability cannot be achieved without addressing Africa’s unique challenges. Ban highlighted the disproportionate impact of climate disasters on African nations, which contribute just 4% of global emissions, and urged political leaders worldwide to accelerate emission cuts and uphold the Paris Agreement.
Tinubu Receives Letters of Credence from 21 Foreign Envoys President Bola Tinubu on Thursday received Letters of Credence from 17 ambassadors and four high commissioners at the State House, Abuja. The President urged the diplomats to strengthen cooperation in trade, energy, agriculture, education, technology, defence, and cultural exchange, reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to peace, stability, and prosperity. Speaking on behalf of the envoys, Japan’s Ambassador Suzuki Hideo described the accreditation as historic, highlighting Nigeria’s strategic role within ECOWAS and Africa.