The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has committed to utilizing legislative interventions to support the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in enhancing social infrastructure and achieving food security in the nation’s capital.
Kalu made this commitment during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Kuje Interfaith Forum, led by Senior Pastor Sam Ogbodo. The forum, representing a diverse and multi-cultural community, sought the intervention of the House for essential social amenities, including roads, in the Kuje municipality.
Expressing appreciation for the unity within the community, Kalu assured the delegation that their concerns align with the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He emphasized the commitment of the Parliament to collaborate with the executive branch in achieving national objectives.
Kalu stated, “As a Parliament, we have decided that though we are three arms of government, we are one government. The national objective of the executive is the national objective of the legislature.” He reiterated the Parliament’s support for the executive to accomplish the goals outlined in the Renewed Hope Agenda, focusing on economic reform, national security, agriculture, energy, natural resources, and infrastructure development.
In response to the community’s request for improved infrastructure, including water supply, Kalu highlighted the importance of enhancing infrastructure as a catalyst for growth not only in Kuje but also in the FCT and Nigeria as a whole. He pledged the House of Representatives’ support for Minister Nyesom Wike in addressing the infrastructure needs of the Kuje district.
The co-convener, Pastor Ogbodo, specifically appealed for Kuje Area Council to be linked to the pipe-borne water supply system available in other areas, emphasizing the positive impact on the health of the community. The Deputy Speaker assured the delegation that their concerns, including water supply and road networks, are incorporated into the legislative agenda of the House, aligning with the development priorities of the executive.
