Kano Daily News (2024)

07/04/2023

KALU PREACHES PEACE, RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE
AT EASTER

Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu has urged christians across the country to use the Easter season to pray for Nigeria and leaders at all levels.
Congratulating the christian community on the completion of lent fasting and Easter celebration, Kalu admonished Nigerians to demonstrate the exemplary qualities of Jesus christ in their daily pursuits, adding that Nigeria's religious, cultural and ethnic diversity should be seen as an asset and not a tool for disharmony.
The former Governor cautioned the political class against inflammatory utterances capable of jeopardizing Nigeria's nascent democracy, adding that the collective interest of the people should be placed above selfish ambitions.
In his Easter message, Kalu urged politicians not to see politics as a-do-die affair, noting that Nigeria's democracy is fast growing and yielding positive results.
He said, " I felicitate with christians on the occasion of this year's Easter celebration.
"It is yet another opportunity for sober reflection as individuals and as a nation.
"Nigerians in the spirit of Easter should embrace peace, love, forgiveness and togetherness.
"Regardless of religious differences, we must tolerate and respect other people's values and beliefs for the sake of peace and unity".
Kalu wished the christian faithful a fulfilling Easter celebration while urging religious and spiritual leaders to use their platforms in advocating peace and harmony across the nation.

07/04/2023

Senate President: Adopt Orji Kalu as Consensus Candidate, Lamido Tells Tinubu,APC

Dr. Bashir Lamido, the leader of a Northern Think Tank, Arewa Summit International has said that Nigeria needs a trailblazer like Senator Orji Uzor Kalu to emerge as the 10th Senate President to help stablise the country.

He called on the President-elect , Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress to adopt Kalu as the consensus candidate ahead of June 13 Senate inauguration

According him, the combination of the Senate Chief Whip as the Senate President, Kashim Shettima and Ahmed Bola Tinubu as Vice President and President respectively would help save the country from drifting to a divided state.

Lamido in a statement personally signed by him on Friday warned the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) not to field a Northern Muslim as the 10th Senate President for peace and national stability.

He also urged other aspirants for the position of the Senate President, especially from the Southeast geopolitical zone to step down and rally round the current Chief Whip of the Senate to emerge unopposed.

Bashir maintained that this was necessary as "the country is in big trouble and only a Senator like Orji Kalu is needed to work with the President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his Vice, Kassim Shettima to stablise the country."

"I am Northern Muslim and a passionate Nigerian. We must support the President-elect, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu to succeed as our new president. In doing so, it is important we have a Senate President that understands the country; this is where Senator Orji Uzor Kalu should come in. He should be supported to emerge as the next Senate President to support Tinubu and Shettima for the interest of our dear nation.

"Senator Orji Kalu fits the bill to lead the Senate as its presiding officer in the next dispensation from all material angles. He has the competence, capability and capacity to mobilise, coordinate and provide the much needed leadership that delivers results for effective legislative governance and oversight for the country.

“Senator Orji Kalu understands the needs and aspirations of all regions of the country. He hails from the South-East, Educated in Northern Nigeria city of Maiduguri, Borno state and built his businesses in South West city of Lagos.

“As Governor of Abia state from 1999 to 2007, he had aides from across Nigeria’s ethnic groups. Currently as Senate Whip and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Abia state, his aides cuts across all ethnic groups and religious divides.

“Senator Kalu is cosmopolitan in outlook; adapts at managing Nigeria’s creative diversity as well as strategic leadership traits that deliver results. He is the committed patriot that we need at this point of our nation’s history. It is important for Senators-elect across the party lines to support, vote and elect Senator Orji Uzor Kalu as the next Senate President, he stated.”

04/04/2023

Honorable Olufemi Bamisile Commiserates With Senator Orji Kalu Over Death Of His Wife, Ifeoma

Member of the Federal House of Representatives for Ekiti South II Constituency has received with rude shock, the news of the death of Mrs Ifeoma Ada Kalu, wife of the former governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu.

Honorable Richard Olufemi Bamisile urges Senator Kalu and his family to bear the loss with fortitude and with the assurance that this is the path all mortals must go.

He on behalf of his family, sends his deepest condolences to the family of the former Governor and a prayer for the repose of her gentle soul.

03/04/2023

Alhaji Ibrahim Aminu Ahmad Commiserates With Senator Orji Kalu Over Death Of His Wife, Ifeoma

Eminent businessman and Chairman of Gilaso Group, Alhaji Ibrahim Aminu Ahmad has received with rude shock, the news of the death of Mrs Ifeoma Ada Kalu, wife of the former governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu.

Alhaji Ibrahim Aminu Ahmad urges Senator Kalu and his family to bear the loss with fortitude and with the assurance that this is the path all mortals must go.

He on behalf of his family, sends his deepest condolences to the family of the former Governor and a prayer for the repose of her gentle soul.

11/03/2023

The 10th Senate Presidency: The Prognoses Favour Senator Orji Uzor Kalu

By Prof. Ojo Emmanuel ADEMOLA

The Nigerian democratic system of Government runs on three (3) balancing arms of Executive, Legislative and Judiciary tripod, each one offering interwoven and complementary statutory duties in the diverse and pluralistic entities that Nigeria is. And lately, the presidency equation has been effectively settled with the affirmation of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), a South-Westerner, as the president-elect of the Country by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The APC had earlier at its party primary in Abuja zoned the presidency to the Southern protectorate of the Country, and the Vice-Presidential ticket to the North East zone following a rotational spirit of its moral, equity, fairness and justice of their Constitution. It's time for the winning party to source for suitable leadership to man its Legislative arm, considering critical parameters of zonal balancing, equity, justice and fairness. Our prognosis application in this intellectual exercise (that is: the emergence of the candidate from the right zone of the country; prerequisite qualifications and experience of such candidate; exemplary leadership qualities of his/hers; his/her political pedigree and achievements; resourcefulness and pragmatism, etc) favours *Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (OUK)*, representing the Abia North Senatorial District of Abia State under the platform of APC, to emerge the President of Senate of the 10th National Assembly, among other prospective contenders.

Generally, the nucleus of the prognoses stems mostly from the viewpoint of the need to maintain the balance of political power, and ensure a sense of inclusion among the ethnic groups in the Country. Oozing from the political barometer of Nigeria's temperature, the stakeholders from the five (5) States of South East zone have been obviously in a state of flux, anxiety, despondency, annihilation, neglect and the purported claim of unfair treatment over equitable power sharing in the Country, and their concerns need to be addressed to enhance democratic growth. The incoming administration of Asiwaju BAT, against the need to correct the perceived anomalies in the marginalisation of ethnic entities in the polity, it's apt to streamline the power-zoning of the critical positions of the ruling party to address injustice, unfairness and inequality. And in consideration of this proposition, the South East zone, like the other afflicted ones, deserves the slot of the Senate President as a compensation balancing trophy. Once the Eastern-necessity propositions are imbibed by the cross sections of political players (North and South), the search for the most qualified, experienced, resourceful, devoted and committed team player from the zone becomes easier to accomplish. It's within this context that the candidature of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for the Senate Presidency is x-rayed and positioned. Permit me to accentuate that ethnoreligious bigotry has no room or stake in a working democracy. As I have been penning so far, the pendulum of deepening our democracy at this time that we now have a full-blooded democrat as the president-elect must always favour progressive governance, in such a way that strategy and implementation must meet together to prevail in every choice that includes electing the Principal Officers of the Country's legislative arm.

Weighting the variable in support of the most qualified and best possible choice for the coveted position of Senate President of the coming dispensation, distinguished Senator Kalu stands taller above others as the most qualified of his peers. I consider the balancing equation of appropriateness and weight of probability in arriving at this premise. The current senate's whip and senator-elect Kalu's progression from current Senate Chief Whip make it logical as the 4th highest ranking Senator from the South East and has served as a two-term tenure Executive Governor of Abia State from May 29, 1999, to May 29, 2007 (the same period that the president-elect served at the State level) gives him the added advantage to appreciate the dynamism involved in leading a vibrant and complimentary National Assembly. A seasoned private sector guru, it is equally important to take into account his successful first term as the Senate Chief Whip of the 9th National Assembly, which earned him the respect of his peers, most notably the Senate President, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, who considered him “the most influential Chief Whip in the history of the Nigerian Senate”. Hence, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu is most definitely the most qualified in balancing the political equation of appropriateness and the best possible choice in a time like this so to accentuate.

Achieving success of tasks before an assemblage of distinguished legislators with varied idiosyncrasies dwells more on the character of exemplary leadership which must have been acquired throughout service. Throughout his political career, Senator Kalu has led by example, articulated his vision (and realised it), demonstrated integrity, made hard decisions, communicated effectively with his fellow lawmakers, empowered his subordinates and constituents, and been a source of inspiration and motivation for those around him as attested to variously. He has also displayed tremendous leadership and has always backed up his words with action. Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s achievements in public office over the years speak volumes and his unwavering commitment to good governance and a better Nigeria is irrefutable. These are attributes that would ensure his success in this role.

Political Pedigree is yet another major determinant variable for consideration in pitching a tent over a sensitive position of a would-be Senate President. The position requires a personality with demonstrable political sagacity, capable of navigating the rough waters of Nigerian sociopolitical and cultural diversities. As mentioned earlier, there aren’t many politicians and public office holders with the pedigree and vast array of accomplishments of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu in this regard. The position of the 10th Senate President requires a politician with considerable experience in governance and lawmaking. All of these qualities he possesses in spades along with the fundamental tools to thrive in the role.

Coupled with senatorial experience, distinguished Senator Kalu has made giant strides in the legislative practice to affirm his first-among-equal status for the position of Senate President. During his first Senatorial term which began on June 11, 2019, he remarkably sponsored 51 bills and 28 motions, making him The highest-rated among lawmakers from Abia state. Similarly one of the best performing and most highly regarded Senators in the country. As a further step towards crowning his senatorial gains, the foremost aspirant for the Senate president position has ensured the democratic dividends in his District by way of infrastructural development. Senator Kalu’s immense contribution to the infrastructural development of his Senatorial district, Abia North during his first four years in office, cannot be invalidated. He has undertaken several projects in that region such as the construction of roads, and the renovation of schools and hospitals. Other projects include the installation of street lights, sinking boreholes, supply of equipment to local farmers, and processing machines for local farm produce. The aspiring Senator continues to empower people in his constituency, particularly the youth, and remains committed to more developmental projects in his second term.

Leadership comes with its concomitant price of being courageous, bold, and reliable at the critical time of reckoning. These qualities are most obvious through his unwavering support for Tinubu’s campaign immediately the APC declared Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu the party’s Presidential Candidate for the 2023 Elections. Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has been the most prominent and consistent voice of support for Tinubu, especially in the South East. This support has been even in the face of public scrutiny, ridicule, and backlash from the media, and opposition from rival parties as well as within his party. Rather than buckle under immense pressure, he remained brave and steadfast in backing the now President-elect. It's a pay-back time in my view and considering the terms of Asiwaju machinery's support for Kalu's ambition. And understanding the leadership personality of BAT, Senator Kalu can be assured of being an ally of the president-elect, remembering that the president-elect is a great mind in whatsoever he decides to do.

Aside from the earlier variables of prognoses listed, a contender for the exulted position of the Senate President (like the President of the Nation) must necessarily come to the field with nationalist and detribalized credentials. Senator Orji Uzor Kalu is known for his detribalized mindset. His name has a high degree of National appeal from all geopolitical zones and he has repeatedly displayed a willingness to work with all Nigerians. And being the nationalist, he would also prove most beneficial in stabilizing and unifying all Senators regardless of their respective ethnic backgrounds, states/regions of origin, and party differences.

Just like the president-elect, being resourceful and pragmatic are sine-qua-non to holding forth the realms of affairs at the Senate, and by purposes and intents, the aspirant possesses the qualities. Orji Uzor Kalu is the chairman of SLOK Holding, a successful business endeavour. Pragmatism and resourcefulness qualities are among his greatest strengths. He is a man with the Midas touch, a captain of industry who has investments in many areas including the media – he owns the Sun and the Telegraph newspapers. I dare say that a tested and trusted vessel like OUK fits the bill for a presumably marginalized geographic zone of our vibrant compatriots from the eastern front. Similarly, his experience in the private sector will help sustain a workable national development plan for Nigeria.

Conclusively, the prognoses consider strongly, among other variables, a cerebral personality who can play the balancing act in a delicate political environment like Nigeria at this critical time, and found in Senator Kalu a ready-made tool needed to deepen democratic experimentation as Senate President for the convocation of the 10th National Assembly. For certainty, Kalu is amendable, dependable, reliable, and dogmatic to work in the national interest and not to rock the boat of governance for the Asiwaju Tinubu/Shettima Administration.

*Prof. Ojo Emmanuel ADEMOLA is a distinguished and foremost strategic political analyst and a global Cyber Security technocrat*

24/02/2023

APC denies suspending Orji Kalu, Says PDP behind Fake Story

The ruling All Progressive's Congress Abia State has dismissed reports that it has suspended its Abia North Senatorial Candidate and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu.

Denying the report which emanated from the "Vanguard Newspapers", the Party's Spokesperson, Okey Ezeala described the reports as the handiwork of the People's Democratic Party.

According to a terse statement signed by Ezeala the party distanced itself from the report stating that there is no iota of truth in it, the party also described the report as false , identifying the Vanguard Reporter "Steve Oko" as paid agent of Kalu’s PDP opponent Mao Ohuabunwa.

Ezeala said that the malicious write up is occasioned by the PDP's fright to accept tomorrow's imminent defeat. According to the party, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu remains the candidate of our great party as both the party and his constituents are satisfied with his performance.

On the allegation of anti-party activities and other offenses, the party labeled the accusations as entirely false , stating that Orji Kalu has always remained a committed member of the party and its progress.

The party's Spokesperson added that there is no record of Orji Kalu campaigning against any of its candidate nor has the Senate Chief Whip campaigned for any other political candidate besides those of the APC.

The party urged its party faithfuls and the general public to disregard the report and head to their various polling units to cast their votes for its candidates.

20/02/2023

Abia2023: Mascot Uzor Kalu
Abia State People's most valuable brand

The road to the State House of power have distinguished mascot Uzor Kalu as the most valuable, strongest among all candidates who had realistic blue prints for the people of Abia state.. notable among valuable brands, is the ability to Sharpen the People's perceptions concerning is Blue Economy plans.

Comparables he put in place are road map plans for agriculture and wealth creation.

🔴 Just like M. I. Okpara, mascot Uzor Kalu will put the host community on the top of map while also creating direct and indirect employments for the youths in the state.

The azumili blue river in ukwa will serve as an important gateway for tourism while in ngwa we have sea port that will give liquid bulk cargo vessels opportunities.

When operational, the deep seaport will become one of the most modern ports in West Africa and support the growth of commercial operations in the region.

Upon completion, the project has enormous capacity not only to stimulate the Abia State economy, but equally to push it up in the index of largest economies in the world. The blueprints would become the envy of it all in Nigeria and in Africa.

Finally, it will lead to an industrial revolution in the Real estate sector due to the influx of trade, commerce and investment as a result of the free trade zone. Thereby leading to potential direct and indirect investment opportunities for both real estate developers and foreign investors.

Few days remaining!!!
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Writes from Ofeme, Ohuhu!!

19/02/2023

Sen Orji Kalu Doing A Marvelous Job In Abia North, Others Should Emulate Him, Says Catholic Bishop Of Umuahia Diocese, Kalu Ukpong

The Catholic Bishop of Umuahia Diocese, His Lordship, Most Reverend Michael Kalu Ukpong has applauded the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for the giant strides he has recorded as the Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District.

The cleric specifically commended Kalu for the number of rural roads he has attracted to the Senatorial District, saying: "If others have done what he is doing today, Abia state would be a better place".

Bishop Ukpong stated this today during his Thanksgiving Mass at Mater Dei Catholic Church Umuahia, urging leaders to serve the masses selflessly when entrusted with leadership position.

"When you go to my Senatorial District today, you will see so many projects ongoing including rural roads. This is unprecedented; if others are doing like him, Abia State would have been better. You may have your opinion, but when he was the governor of the state, we know how he performed. He is still the best till date even though he was younger then. Your Excellency, you are older now and I am sure you will get better as you grow old."

Kalu, who is the Abia North Senatorial District candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 general election has twice been voted as the best performing lawmaker in the ninth assembly.

He emerged 2022 Best Senator of the Year in Constituency Projects in Leadership and Excellence Awards—the highly coveted award is endorsed by the African Union, African Film Institute.

The former governor of Abia State and first term senator has within three years facilitated the construction of over 50 roads in Abia North.

Elected in 2019, Senator Kalu has continued to receive torrents of accolades as result of the massive infrastructural and empowerment projects attracted to Abia-North in his first term at the Senate.

03/02/2023

WHY WE SHOULD VOTE OUK AGAIN!!!!!
By Ebony Inyamah

he has changed the narrative of Abia north senatorial seat. Is no longer like before when people from Abia north will be Empowered with frypan camgas etc. Senate is all about contact, as a first timer he became the chief wipe of the Nigeria Senate, when it comes to development in the area he has Witten his name in gold. Abia north has in the past produced the likes of

senator Ike Omar Sanda nwachukwu 1999-2003

Senator Uche Chukwumerije 2003-2015,

Senator Mao Arukwe Ohuabunwa 2015-2019

And senator Dr Orji uzor Kalu 2019-now.

And when we check the records of all these senators you will find out that Ouk has done more than others.

No body believed a senator can construct road renovate schools Empower people with reasonable things, even send people Abroad to study,
he has also sponsor bills more than others

*Bills Sponsored By Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (2019-Present)*

You can go and verify..

1. A Bill For An Act To Amend The Administration Of Criminal Justice Act 2015 And Other Related Matters Bill 2020.

2. A Bill For An Act To Establish The National Food Bank And To Provide For Matters Connected With Or Incidental To The Foregoing, Bill 2021.

3. A Bill For An Act To Alter The Constitution Of The Federal Republic Of Nigeria 1999 (As Amended) To Provide That The Federal Government And The State Governments Shall Have Concurrent Legislative Powers On Railway, And To Provide For Matters Related Thereto, 2021.

4. Nigerian Railway Corporation Act, 1955 N129 LFN 2004 (Repeal And Re-Enactment) Bill, 2021.

5. A Bill For An Act To Establish The Armed Forces Service Commission To Ensure The Federal Character Of The Armed Forces Pursuant To Constitutional Provision Of Sections 218 (4) And 219 Of The Constitution Of The Federal Republic Of Nigeria As Amended, Bill 2021.

6. A Bill For An Act To Alter The Constitution Of The Federal Republic Of Nigeria 1999 (As Amended) To Provide That The Federal Government And The State Governments Shall Have Concurrent Legislative Powers On Railway, And To Provide For Matters Related Thereto, 2021.

7. A Bill For An Act To Amend The Federal Colleges Of Education Act, To Provide For The Establishment Of Federal College Of Education (Technical) Arochukwu 2022

8. Coastal And Inland Shipping Act (Cabotage) Amendment Bill 2022.

9. National Tax Crimes Commission (Establishment, Etc) Bill, 2022.

10. Federal Polytechnic Abiriba, Abia State Establishment Bill 2022.

11. A Bill For An Act To Amend Compulsory, Free Universal Basic Education Act 2004 To Provide For Increased Funding Of Basic Education In Nigeria Bill 2022.

12. A Bill For An Act To Amend The National Environmental Standards And Regulations Enforcement Agency (Establishment) Act, 2007 To Provide For The Prevention And Control Of Atmospheric Air Pollution And Other Related Matters Thereto Bill 2022.

13.Federal University Of Medical Sciences And Biomedical Technology, Umunna, Bende LGA, Abia State Establishment Bill, 2022.

14. A Bill For An Act To Make Provision Of Chartered Institute Of Environment And Safety Management (Establishment) Bill, 2022.

15. A Bill For An Act To Amend Armed Forces Act Chapter A20 Laws Of The Federation Of Nigeria 2004 In Other To Improve Professionalism By Providing For Fixed Tenure Of Service Chiefs And Other Related Matter Thereto, Bill 2022.

16. A Bill For An Act To Amend The Statutory Corporations (Modifications, Etc.) Act, Cap. S12 Laws Of The Federation Of Nigeria 2004, To Update The List Of The Statutory Corporation As Provided In Its Enabling Legal Regime And For Related Matters.

17. Bank Employees Etc.(Declaration Of Assets)Act1986 (Amendment) Bill 2022.

18. Nigeria Film And Video Censors Board Act (Amendment) Bill 2022.

19. Code Of Conduct Bureau Amendment Bill 2022.

20. National Agriculture Improvement Board (Establishment) Bill, 2022.

21. A Bill For An Act To Safe Guard And Protect Journalists And Media Professionals By Providing A Safe Working Environment For Journalists Bill 2022.

22. A Bill For An Act To Achieve Universal Health Coverage And Sustainable Health Development Through Primary Health Care And Providing Suitable Financial Risk Protection Mechanism And Other Related Matters 2022.

23. A Bill For An Act To Provide For The Establishment Of The Nigeria Chinese Language Village, As An Inter-University Centre For Chinese Studies (And Other Related Matters) Bill 2022.

24. A Bill For An Act To Prescribe The Number Of Justices Of The Court Of Appeal By Increasing The Number To Ensure Speedy Administration Of Justice, Pursuant To Constitutional Provision Of Sections 237(2) (B) Of The Constitution Of The Federal Republic Of Nigeria As Amended Bill 2022.

25. A Bill For An Act To Promote The Green Economy In The Context Of Sustainable Development And Poverty Eradication In Nigeria, 2022.

26. A Bill For An Act To Establish The Nigeria Women Trust Fund And Other Connected Matters 2022.

27. A Bill For An Act Promoting Energy Efficiency In Public Buildings In Nigeria Bill, 2022.

28. A Bill For An Act To Amend The Nigeria Police Act 1967 And Other Related Matters Therein 2022.

29. A Bill For An Act To Provide For Professional Bodies (Special Provisions) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2022.

30. A Bill For An Act To Provide For Compulsory Guidelines For Establishing Public Institution Bill, 2022.

31. A Bill For An Act To Amend The Fire Service Act And Other Related Matters Therein 2022.

32. Citizens Welfare Bill 2022.

33. Nigerian Electricity Health And Safety Bill 2022.

34. National Crisis Prevention, Response And Recovery Agency Establishment Bill 2022.

35. Finance (Control And Management) Act 1958 Amendment Bill 2022.

36. Nigerian Electricity Health And Safety Bill 2022.

37. A Bill For An Act To Provide For The Criminal Legal Aid Act Of The Federal Republic Of Nigeria 2022.

38. A Bill To Amend The Federal Inland Revenue Service (Establishment) Act, 2022.

39. A Bill For An Act To Establish The National Marine Development Bank Of Nigeria 2022.

40. A Bill For An Act To Provide For Nigeria Railway System Reform Bill, 2022.

42. National Agriculture Technology Board Establishment Bill, 2022.

43. National Agricultural Technology And Innovation (NATI) Bill, 2022.

44. A Bill For An Act To Establish The Social Welfare Service To Reduce Extreme Poverty Among The Vulnerable Groups And Implement Social Protection Systems And Measures In Nigeria And For Related Matters Bill 2022.

45. Education (National Minimum Standards And Establishment Of Institutions) Act 1985 Amendment Bill 2022.

46. Federal Capital Territory Act Amendment Bill 2022.

47. Federal Character Commission (Establishment, Etc.) Act Amendment Bill 2022.

48. Creation Of States And Boundary Adjustments (Procedure) Act Amendment Bill 2022.

49. Co-Operative Development Act Amendment Bill 2022.

50. A Bill For An Act To Provide For The Establishment Of Federal University Of Technology, Ovim, Isikwuato LGA, Abia State And For Other Matters Connected Therewith Bill 2022.

51. Federal College Of Agriculture, Isiochi, Umunneochi LGA, Abia State Establishment Bill 2022.

*Motions sponsored by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (From 2019-Present)*

1. Urgent Need To Investigate The Loss Of $9 Billion Dollars Annually Due To The Illegal Mining And Smuggling Of Gold In Nigeria.

2. Urgent Need To Resuscitate And Re-Activate The Rehabilitation And Concession Of The Eastern Rail Line Project.

3.Need To Ensure Safe Haulage Vehicle Operations In Nigeria.

4. Urgent Need To Revitalize The Maritime Sector And Encourage Indigenous Shipping Companies With A View To Prevent The Loss Of Over $17 Billion Dollars Annually Due To Dearth Of National Shipping Line.

5. Need To Powering Nigeria’s Health Centres With Renewable Energy.

6. Urgent Need To Conduct A Viable And Independent Stress Test On The Generation, Distribution And Transmission Capacities Of The Power Sector.

7. Urgent Need To Promote The Mental Health And Wellbeing Of All Nigerians.

8. Need To Avert Aviation Sector Loss Of $2billion Annually To Capital Flight.

9. Need To Making Water Safety And Swimming A Priority Throughout Nigeria Especially Among Our Youths.

10. Need To Harness Entrepreneurial Creativity And Innovation As A Tool For Post-COVID National Development In Nigeria.

11. Need To Investigate The Non-Payment Of $7 Billion Us Dollars From Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Disbursed To 14 Global Assets Managers By CBN Since 2006.

12. Exigent Need That The Federal Government Intervenes Through The Rehabilitation And Augmentation Of Rural Water Scheme To Meet The Water Demands And Sanitation Challenges Presently In Abia North Senatorial District.

13. Urgent Need For Banking Infrastructure At Abia North Senatorial District Of Abia State.

14. Urgent Need To Improve Funding Of Research And Innovation In Nigeria In The Post Covid19 Era With A View Of Protecting Nigeria’s Entrepreneurial Future.

15. Urgent Need To Prevent And Discourage Open Burning Of Solid Wastes And Other Environmental Harmful Practices In View Of The Attendant Dangers Posed By Climate Change And COVID-19.

16. Urgent Need For The Federal Government To Revitalize The Abia Water Scheme Through The Rehabilitation And Augmentation Of The Aba Regional Water Scheme.

17. Urgent Need To Address The Dubious Conduct Of Non-Banking Finance Company Businesses Operating Loan Apps In Nigeria.

18. Urgent Need To Ameliorate The Sufferings Of Nigerians Occasioned By Crude Oil Theft And Provide A Sustainable Strategic Action To Address The Nefarious Operations Of Illegal Oil Refineries In Nigeria.

19. Urgent Need To Relist Management Sciences Programmes Of Michael Okpara University Umudike, Abia State In The JAMB Admissions Brochure.

20. Urgent Need To Decentralize The Electricity Grid System In Nigeria With A View For The Power Sector To Achieve Appreciable Progress.

21. The Need To Ensure Local Content Implementation In The One Billion Dollars Loan From Foreign Banks To Purchase Tractors And Other Agricultural Equipment For Farmers In Nigeria.

22. Urgent Need To Halt The Escalating Attacks On Structures Of Government And Institutions Of Democracy In Nigeria.

23. Urgent Need For Compliance With Act 24 Of 2007 Establishing The Printers Institute In View Of Post-COVID Survival Of The Printing And Allied Industry In Nigeria.

24. Urgent Need To Expand The Healthcare Access For The Poor And Vulnerable Children In Nigeria Through Creation Of Enabling Environment For Policy Change And Public Private Integration.

25. The Urgent Need For Reform Of The Nigerian Health Sector In View Of The Post-COVID Era.

26. Urgent Need For The Compulsory Use Of Body-Worn Cameras By Law Enforcement Agencies In Nigeria.

27. Curbing The Rising Menace Of Perennial Fire Outbreaks In Nigeria By Installing Fire Alarm Systems In Public Buildings And Markets.

28. The Urgent Need For Energy Efficient Buildings In Nigeria......

Here are the projects of senator Dr Orji uzor Kalu in ohafia.
*PROJECTS DONE by the Chief Whip of the 9th Senate Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Dr Orji Uzor Kalu (MON)*.

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1- Uburuihe Road Arochukwu
2- Utughugwu road Arochukwu
3-Akama/ Ugwuavo road Arochukwu
4- Atani Abam road Arochukwu
5- Construction of Ututu township road
6, Amoba primary school
7-Aggery primary school
8- Agbagwu primary
9- street lights
10- desks to schools in Aro
11- exercise books
12- school bags
13- water project in Amob
14, Construction of rural road at Ndi Inyi Abam.
15, Construction of rural road at Isu, Arochukwu.
16, 1classroom block in iya
Abam.
17, 1 classroom block in Ututu.
18, Construction of Agunwanyi road, umuchiakuma Ihechiowa.
19, Construction of Ndiagwu Abam road.
20,Construction of Ozu Abam township road.
21,Construction of Catholic church road at Ututu road, Arochukwu.
22, Construction of Umuzomgbo Ihechiowa road(Eze linus Mba road). Arochukwu.
23 Construction of Umuzomgbo Ihechiowa road, Arochukwu.
24, Construction of Ndi inyang Abam road Arochukwu.

* PROJECTS In OHAFIA

*1. Construction of 3km roads: 2km in phase 1 and 1km in Phase 2.*
*2. Construction of 1km road, Chief Awa Kalu (SAN) road. Ndi Uduma Awoke*.
*3. Comstruction of 1km road from Ugwu - Otit' Nkpu to Arochukwu road, Paradise, Akanu, Ohafia LGA.*
*4. Rehabilitation of Ebem to Okon road, from Adaga road junction to Ebem Ohafia.*
*New 11 Roads*.*Ongoing in almost all of them*.
*5. Construction of Bourdex road by bourdex Event centre,Abiriba.*
*6. Construction of rural road at Agboji in Abiriba.*
*7. Construction of rural road from Akanukwu to aro Junction.*
*8. Construction of rural road at Amaogudu township in Abiriba.*
*9. Construction of Agboji-Abiriba road, Ohafia.*
*10. Construction of bishop court road, Amaekpu Ohafia.*
*11. Construction of catholic road, Ohafia.*
*12. Construction of rural road at Amangwu Ohafia.*
*13. Construction of market road, Ohafia.*
*14. Construction of rural road at Abia, Ohafia.*
*15. Construction of rural road at Isiugwu, Ohafia.*
*EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS*..
*16. Renovation of classroom block at Okon Ohafia. Collins Memorial Primary School*.
*17. Renovation of 3 classroom block at Ugwuafia Communutu Primary School, Paradise, Akanu Ohafia.*

*18.. Renovation of 3 classroom block at Kpole Community Primary School, Eben Ohafia.*
*19. Renovation of School Hall at Okagwe Communitty Primary School, Isiama Ohafia .*
*20. Renovation of Okoko Primary school, Mkporo Ohafia.*
*21. Construction of school hostel at hope waddell int'l secondary school, Ohafia LGA.*
*BENEFICIARIES OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS like Textnooks, Exercise books, School Bags etc*
*21. Gates Acadeny, Ohafia.*
*22. Eziafor Community Secondary School, Eziafor Ohafia.*
*23. Otodo High School, Asaga Ohafia.*
*24. Amaibe Secondary School, Amuke Ohafia.*
*25. Ndi Ibe Community Secondary School, Ndi Ibe Ohafia.*
*26. Amuma Communuty Secondary School, Akuma Ohafia.*
*27. Okamu Secondary Commerce at School, Okon Ohafia.*
*28. Secondary Technical School Amangwu Ohafia.*
*29. Interkince International School, Amaekpu Ohafia.*
*30. Ofali- Agwu Secondary School, Amaekpu Ohafia.*
*31. Nkwebi Ohafia Secondary School.*
*32. Akanu Ohafia Secondary School, Ohafia.*
*33. Ndi Uduma Awoke Comnunuty Secondary School.*
*34. Amankwu Communuty Primary School.*
*35. DESKS to Amankwu Community Primary School*.
*36. DESK to Ugwuafia Communuty Secondary School, paradise Akanu Ohafia.*.
*37. Isiugwu Ohafia Secondary School.*
*38. Isiugwu Community Primary School.*
*39. Kpoke Community Primary school, Ebem Ohafia*.
*40. Ebem Primary School.*
*41. Command Secondary School, Army Barracks, Ebem Ohafia.*
*42. Ibina Community Primary School, Ihenta Ohafia.*
*43. Federal Government College, Ohafia*.
*44. Ohafia Model Higj School, Ebem Ohafia*.
*LIGHT PROJECTS..*
*45. Provision and installation of transformer at Amangwu Ohafia. And also giving solar ligh to various communities in Ohafia LGA.*
*WATER PROJECTS..*
*46. Provision of Borehole Water Scheme at Amangwu, Ohafia*.
*47. Provision of Borehole at Federal Government College, Ebem Ohafia.*

*48. Provison of Borehole at Amaoba, Amaekpu, Ohafia**

*ISUIKWUATO PROJECTS

*1. Construction of 2km road at NVURUNVU/ Umumara road Uturu with Asphalt (completed).*
*2 . Construction of 2km Road at Amibo Road With Asphalt (Chief Obi Chima Avenue).*
*3. Construction Of 2km Umuobila Road Isuikwuato*
*4. Construction of 1km road at Umuasua road, Isuikwuato*.
*NEW 9 ROADS..*
*5. Construction of Ukwunwangwu/Akpukpa/Ndudu Rural Road.*
* *(Fully Completed)*

*6. Construction of Umuobiala Rural Road, Eluama*
**(Fully Completed With Asphalt & Drainage)*

*7. Construction Of Nvuru Bridge Uturu Township Road.*
* *(Fully Completed)*

*8. Construction Of Isuikwuato Township Road*
* *(Ongoing)*

*9. Construction of Ekebe College Road, Isuamawu Community ( HRM Eze Dr. Christopher Aboh Road).*
* * Construction of Uturu Township Roadl Isuikwuato.*
* *(Ongoing)*
*11. Construction of Eke/Omoeme/Amaezigba Road ( Prof Ernest Ojukwu) Ahaba Imenyi.*
* *(Ongoing)*
*12. Construction of Ahaba Ehuma Road with asphalt and drainage Isuikwuato*
* *(90% Completed)
*13. Construction of 600 Meters Rural Road with Asphalt & Drainage at Ekebe College Road in Isuamawu Community, Isuikwuato.*
* *(90% Completed)*
*WATER PROJECTS..*
*14. Provision and installation of motorised borehole at Ahaba market, Isuikwuato*.
*15. Provision and installation of motorised borehole at Echiele, Otamkpa Isuikwuato*

*LIGHT PROJECT:*
*16. Provision amd installation of solar street lughts across various commhnities in Isuokwuato.*

*EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS:*
*17. Renovation of Echiele Community Primary School, Otamkpa.*
*18. Renovation of Eluama Primary School, Isuikwuato.*
*Benefiited from OUK'S FREE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:*
*19. Isuikwuato High School*
*20. Ovim Girls Secondary School*
*21. Ahaba Secondary School*
*22. Eluama Secondary School*
*23. Eluama Primary School*
*24. Amayiuhu Central School, Oguduasa.*
*25. Uturu Primary School*
*26. Marist Comprehensive Academy, Uturu.*
*27. Otamkpa Central School*
*28. Umunnekwu Agbo Primary school*
*29. Nunya Secondary School*
*30. Echeile Central School*
*31. Amaigbo Central School*
*32 Umuobila Community Secondary School*.

(Ongoing)*PROJECTS in UMUNNEOCHI

1. Construction of 2km road from Akawa to Aroikpa road with asphalt and drainage (fully completed).
2. Construction of 2km road from Amuba to Ebelebe with asphalt with drainage (fully completed).
3. Construction of Awo Ubahu road of 1 km (Fully completed).
4. Construction of Leru- Nneato - Umuchukwu road. This particular road was the first and longest asphalt road in NNEATO and Abia North.
New 8 roads..
5. Construction of 2 different rural roads in Ogwumabiri Obinolu Isuochi, 1km for each.
6. (Ongoing)
7.
8. 6. Construction of rural road at Umuaku Isuochi.
9. (Ongoing)
10.
11. 7. Construction of 1km rural road at Lekwesi, Umuchieze with Asphalt & Drainage.
12.
13. 8. Construction of 1km road at Obilorji Isuochi. (Ongoing)
14.
15. 9 Construction of road with Asphalt & drainage at Umueze road , from Catholic church Umudim Isuochi, using rural access labour based light EQUIPMENT.
16. (Ongoing)
17.
18. 10. Constriction of Umueje Amuda road. This is above 4kms because it has three phases (connects to three villages).
19. (Ongoing)
20.
21. 11. Construction of 1km rural road at Amauba Obulo Nneato. (Ingoing)
22.
23. 12. Construction of 1km rural at Ubahu Nneato
24. (Ongoing)
25.
26. 13. Construction of road with asphalt at Aroikpa, Nneato Umunneochi using rural access LABOUR BASED LIGJY EQUIPMENT.
27. *(Ongoing)
28.
29. WATER PROJECT:
30.
31. 14. Provision and installation of motorised borehole at obinisi village square Amuda.
32.
33. 15. Provision and installation of motorised borehole at Ezioba Eziama.
34.
35. 16. Provision and installation of motorised borehole at Umuacha village square, Umuacha Nneato.
36.
37. 17. Provision and installation of borehole at Umuelem. (Not Yet Finished).
38.
39. LIGHT PROJECT
40.
41. 18. Provision and installations of solar street lights across various communities in Umunneochi.
42.
43. EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS:
44.
45. 19. Renovation of Umuelem Central school, fully furnished with reading desks and chairs.
46.
47. 20. Renovation of Eziama Central school also fully furnished with reading tables and Chairs.
48.
49. 21. Renovation of Ngodo State Primary Schoo, fully furnished with reading desks and chairs.
50.
51. 22. Renovation Umuaku Central School, Isuochi, also furnished with reading desks and chairs.
52.
53. Beneffited from OUK'S FREE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
54.
55. 23. Isuochi Community School, Amuda Isuochi.
56.
57. 24. Akporo Achara Primar10.

PROJECTS in BENDE
*1. Construction of 2km road in Lodu, Uzuakoli in Bende LGA (fully completed)*
**2. Construction of 2km Itumbazor road in Bende*.
*3. Construction of 2km Item to Abiriba road, Bende LGA*
**4. Construction of 2km Amankalu Alayi road, Bende LGA*
*5. Construction of Rev Ejibe road, Okafia Igbere, Bende*.
**6. Construction of Okagwe to Ugwueke road, Item, Bende.*
*7. Construction of Ugwueke road,. Ugwueke, Bende.*
**8. Construction of Ossy Japan road, Uzuakoli, Bende*
*9. Construction of Amorji road, Bende LGA*
**NEW 27 ROADS*
*(Many completed)*
**(Many ingoing)*
*10. Construction of rural road at Smart Ukoha Avenue, Igbere*.
**11. Construction of AVM Chukwu road, Amaeke Item.*
*12. Construction of road at Amaoku Alayi.*
**13. Rehabilitation and maintenance of Okagwe road, Item*.
*14. Rehabilitation & Maintenance of Ugwueke road Item.*
**15. Construction of Apaanu to Akanu road, Item*.
*16. Construction of Bende township road, Bende.*
**17. Construction of Amaeke to Apaanu road, Item.*
*18. Rehabilitation & Maintenance of zone 9 road, Okafia Bende LGA*
**19. Construction of Ama Agbanta road, Ugwueke, Bende LGA.*
*20. Construction of Amankalu Umuobasi road Igbere*
**21. Construction of Elele road, Bende LGA.*
*22. Construction of rural road at Akoli Imenyi with asphalt and drainage, Bende LGA.*
**23. Construction of Apaanu road ,Item.*
*24. Construction of Okoko Item road*.
**25. Construction of rural road at Osy Japan road, Uzuakoli.*
*26. Construction of road at Akoli Imenyi (Chioma's Villa)*
**27. Construction of rural road from Akoli Imenyi to Amaoji, with NBRRI labour based light equipment technology*.
*28. Construction of rural road at Uzo Okafia, Bende LGA*.
**29. Construction of rural road at Ochiagha boulevard, Onuibina Igbere.*
*30. Construction of rural road at Amankalu igbere.*
**31. Construction of rural road (Justice Imo road), Bende LGA.*
*32. Construction of Itumbuzo road, Bende LGA.*
**33. Resurfacing of Zone Riing road, Bende LGA*.
*34. Construction of Amaoji Imenyi road, Bende LGA.*
**35. Construction of chief Solo Akuma road, Okafia Bende LGA.*
*36. Resurfacing of zone 9 road, Bende LGA.*
**37. Consteuction of community town hall at Umuesi, Bende.*
*WATER PEOJECTS.*.
**38. Provision of motorized borehole at obibia, Itumbazor Bende*
*39. Provision of motorized borehole at Ndiiwo Itumbazor,.Bende*.
**40. Provision and installation of water borehole at okposi primary school, Bende*.
*41. Provision of motorized borehole at Alayi Bende*
**LIGHT PROJECTS..*
*42. Electrification and installation of 350kva transformer at Amaohoro Mkpa, Bende LGA.*
**43. Electirification and installation of 350 KVA transformer at Ntalakwu, Bende LGA*.
*44. Provision and installation of solar street lights across various communities in Bende.*
**EDUCATIONAL PTOJECTS..*
*45. Renovation of 2 blocks of class room at Ndiwo primary school, Itumbazor*.
**46. Renovation of 3 blocks of class room at okposi primary school, Bende LGA*
*47 .Renovation of 2 blocks of classroom at Ozuitem central school*.
**48. Renovation of classroom blocks at Abiayi Item Central School, Okoko Item*

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