Deputy Speaker Kalu Commends Tinubu’s Economic Reforms, Urges South-east To Take Advantage

By Micheal Chukwuebuka

The deputy speaker of the house of representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as courageous economic reforms aimed at stabilizing the nation’s economy.

Kalu said the reforms, though challenging, were necessary steps to reposition the economy and restore confidence in Nigeria’s financial system.

Ifeoma Ndu-Okolie reports that At a media chat in his country home in Bende LGA of Abia state, Rt. Hon. Kalu described the bold step by president Bola Ahmed Tinubu towards repositioning the economy as courageous .

The reforms he noted were necessary to strengthen the economy and attract investments, calling on Igbos to seize the opportunities created by the policies and contribute to economic growth.

The law maker stressed that governance should not be seen as a competition but a collaborative effort, adding that they should be allowed to execute intervention projects for the benefit of their constituents.

He called on the Abia state government to work in synergy with federal lawmakers to attract more federal projects and fast-track development in the state.

Rt. Hon. Kalu also explained that his earlier call on governor alex otti to join the all progressives congress was borne out of genuine concern for the development of abia state.

The media parley ended with the lawmaker advising journalist to always report facts and concentrate more on other aspects of the economy apart from politics.