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Reps to abolish long-term appointments in acting capacity without confirmation

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The House of Representatives at the plenary Wednesday passed through second reading, a Bill seeking to amend the Interpretation Act, 2004 to provide conditions for appointment and assumption of offices in acting capacity. The proposed legislation titled, “Bill for an Act to Amend the Interpretation Act, Cap. 123, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to provide Conditions for Appointment and Assumption of Office in Acting capacity, to provide the meaning of certain words and for Related Matters”, was sponsored by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Hon. Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere…

2023 IYD: Deputy Speaker, Kalu lauds Nigerian Youths’ contributions to growth of Democracy, Technology

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As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to mark 2023 International Youth Day, the Deputy Speaker of Federal House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu has lauded the resilience, tenacity and devotion of Nigerian youths to their country. In a statement on Saturday, Kalu noted that youths are the foundation of every society, stressing that their energy and creativity define the pace of development of every nation. In line with this year’s edition, themed: ‘Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World,’ the Deputy Speaker urged the youths to…

Ministerial Appointments: Deputy Speaker, Kalu praises Tinubu, seeks more slots for Southeast ..,. congratulates Onyejeocha, Tunji-Ojo, Sununu

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The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his choice of Ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Kalu also commended Tinubu for fulfilling his promise of having more women and youths in his cabinet. While expressing optimism that the appointees would deliver on the renewed hope agenda of the President, the Deputy Speaker however appealed to him to consider more slots for the Southeast region in line with the federal character principle. “I commend our dear President,…