From Maurice Okafor, Enugu
The South East Youth Stakeholders Forum (SEYSF) has commended the Deputy Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, for his bold and courageous intervention in matters of urgent concern to Ndi Igbo and the entire South East region.
The Igbo Youths gave the commendation in their meeting held in Enugu on Saturday, October 4, branding him as the Pride of the Igbo nation.
In a press statement made available to newsmen in Enugu, the chairman of SEYSF, Mazi Dr. Ezenwa A A Onyirimba stressed that the Deputy Speaker, Rt Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kaku has remained undaunted in championing Igbo cause in all ramifications by making concerted effort to stem the tide of alleged marginalization of the Igbo nation, socio infrastructural decay, among others as a measure of strengthening National Unity.
Part of the statement reads, “We particularly applaud his strong advocacy for the establishment of a Sea Port in the South East,a request he made during the project commissioning by President Bola Ahmad Tinubu whom was represented by the Hon. Minister of works His Excellency, Dist. Sen. David Umahi in Abia State.
“This is a development if realized, will not only boost economic growth but also bring long-awaited relief to traders, importers, exporters, and businesses in our region. Such an infrastructural milestone will open new frontiers for commerce, reduce the hardship our people face in transporting goods, and further integrate the South East into Nigeria’s economic mainstream.
“Equally, the Forum hails his decisive call for urgent executive intervention against the recurrent and unjust demolitions of properties belonging to Igbo businessmen and women in Lagos”..
SEYSF said his bold representation has once again reassured Ndi Igbo that they have a true son, voice, and advocate in the corridors of power.
The Statement reads further, “The Deputy Speaker has, through these actions, demonstrated statesmanship, patriotism, and unwavering commitment to justice and fairness.
” He has proven himself to be not just a representative of his constituency, but a defender of the collective aspirations of Ndi Igbo across Nigeria.
“For this, the South East Youth Stakeholders Forum proudly names Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu the Pride of Ndi Igbo”, SEYSF explained.
The group called on all other political leaders from South East zone to take after him.
“We urge other political leaders from the region to emulate his courage and stand firmly for the interests of our people at every level of governance”.
