By Bem Eneche
The Deputy Speaker House of Representatives, Mr. Benjamin Kalu has pledged his support for initiatives that will boost the quality of education in Nigeria.
Mr. Kalu gave the assurance when he received a delegation from the University of Calabar, Cross River State led by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Florence Obi and the Provost, Post-Graduate School of the University, Professor Enyong Ubana on a courtesy call in his office in Abuja.
The Deputy Speaker while emphasizing on the importance of education to the Socio-economic development of every Society pointed out the commitment of the tenth Assembly in supporting policies and Programmes that would enhance standard of education in Nigeria.
Mr. Kalu while recalling his days as a Student of university of Calabar said the University has instilled virtues of hardwork, competition and patriotism in him and also moulded his character to contribute to nation building.
He added that the performance and achievements of some students from the university inspired him to sponsor awards aimed at encouraging young law students.
Decorated as an ambassador of the university by the Vice Chancellor, Mr. Kalu, also vowed to sustain the legacy and the discipline received from university where he is currently doing his doctorate in law.
Earlier in their separate remarks, the Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Florence Obi and the Provost, Post-Graduate School, Professor Enyong Ubana who is also the Chairman, Organizing Committee of Unical at 50 described Kalu as university’s special gift to the nation, saying he is making the country proud in his legislative engagements.
The delegation had visited to intimate the Deputy Speaker about their upcoming 50th anniversary/convocation lecture and to convey to him the decision of the organizing committee to make him the guest lecturer.
