A former member of the National Assembly that represented Ikwuano/ Umuahia North/ Umuahia South Federal constituency, Hon. Sam Onuigbo has described the investiture of the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu with the prestigious National honour of Commander order of the Niger, CON, as the recognition of his sterling qualities and reward for responsible leadership by the President Bola Tinubu led government.
Hon. Onuigbo who is also a member of the North East Development Commission, NEDC, in a congratulatory letter to the Rt. Hon. Kalu, noted that the award is not surprising but most deserving considering his contributions to Nation building.
The member NEDC further described the Deputy Speaker as a man of wisdom, impeccable integrity and towering accomplishments and expressed confidence that the honour will spur him to greater attainments.
Hon. Onuigbo therefore on behalf of his family congratulated Rt. Hon. Kalu on his decoration and urged him not to relent in his desire to serve Nigeria.