Just In: Leadership Award - Legislator of The Year
For his outstanding contributions to legislative excellence and national development, Nigeria’s Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, LL.D, CFR, has been honoured as LEADERSHIP Legislator of the Year.
The award, which is a newly introduced category of the prestigious LEADERSHIP Awards, recognises lawmakers whose impact, productivity, and integrity stand out in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities.Rt. Hon. Kalu’s emergence in this category reflects his exceptional record in lawmaking, marked by the sponsorship of people-oriented bills and motions aimed at strengthening governance, promoting equity, and deepening democratic values.
His legislative interventions have continued to address critical national issues while amplifying the voices and interests of his constituents within the National Assembly.Beyond the numbers, the Deputy Speaker has distinguished himself through principled leadership, consensus-building, and unwavering commitment to due process.
His role in fostering harmony within the House and advancing bipartisan cooperation has contributed significantly to a more productive and stable legislative environment. The LEADERSHIP Legislator of the Year award underscores Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu’s dedication to service, excellence, and nation-building.
It stands as a testament to the confidence reposed in his leadership and reinforces his place as one of Nigeria’s most impactful lawmakers in the current democratic dispensation.
