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Ben Kalu Bags UNICAL Distinguished Alumnus Award, Donates N1m, Solar Gen(photos) by BleedingPen: 8:57am On Jul 13, 2019 |
Ben Kalu Bags UNICAL Law Faculty “Distinguished Alumnus Award” (Photos) ... Donates N1 million, Solar power generator ... Establishes Ben Kalu N100,000 annual cash prize for best performing student ... To establish Legislative Research Institute By Emeh James Anyalekwa, Ogochukwu Isioma CALABAR — Member representing Bende Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, was on Friday, conferred with an Award of Excellence by the prestigious University of Calabar, Cross River State. Igbere TV reports that Ben Kalu, Esq., a 1998 law graduate of the university, was honoured with the “Distinguished Alumnus Award” of the UNICAL faculty of law. The event which held at the Venetian Mall, Calabar, attracted several dignitaries including the Vice Chancellor of the University of Uyo, Prof. Enefiok Essien, who was chairman of the day and award presenter. Also in attendance were the Dean of UNICAL faculty of law, Prof. Michael Okom, staff of the faculty and members of the Law Students’ Society. Speaking at the event, Hon. Benjamin Kalu said he was happy to be back to the institution after 21 years, while thanking the faculty for finding him worthy of being decorated. He thereafter announced the donation of N1 million, of which a cheque was issued immediately. Hon. Ben Kalu also announced an annual N100,000 cash prize for best performing student of Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence and Evidence tagged: “‘Hon Benjamin Okezie Kalu Scholar Prize”. According to him, “this prize will be given at the annual event of the faculty, towards the end of every year.” The lawmaker also pledged to donate a solar generator to the faculty, with a promise to sponsor the establishment of a Legislative Research Institute, which will engage both lecturers and students in the act of drafting “well researched” bills for the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This, according to him, will be funded by his office in partnership with other international agencies. Recalling the role he played in the Sudan/Dafor crisis, working with the United Nations in 2003, Hon. Benjamin Kalu said his passion for people made him what he is today. While dedicating the Award to the UNICAL law class ‘98, the Abia State born politician ascribed his successes to Almighty God and lecturers in the faculty of law. “This recognition would not have been possible if these lecturers failed to form my character, while I was here (as a student)”, he said. Our correspondent who covered the event, reports that Kalu stole the show as he was the center of attraction throughout the event. He was given a standing ovation after his speech, while the crowd cheered loudly. The lawmaker was accompanied by his colleague at the House of Representatives, Hon. Kabir Tukura, member representing Zuru/Fakai/Sakaba/D/Wasagu Federal Constituency - who donated the sum of N200,000. Also with him was Chief Ikenna Ariwodo, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and CEO of Japan based Allied, NIHON Ltd. Meanwhile, Igbere TV had earlier reported that Hon. Benjamin Kalu, on Friday, hosted the UNICAL faculty of law to a lunch at the Transcorp hotel, Calabar. At the dinner were the then students of class ‘98, the Dean of the faculty of Law and lecturers in the faculty. The luncheon held ahead of the Award conferment on the distinguished lawmaker and founder of Silk Partners LLP, a modern and dynamic law firm located at the heart of Lagos State, Nigeria. HON. BEN KALU’S “THANK YOU” SPEECH: “It is such a delight to be back within the four walls of this great institution after 21 years. I am indeed humbled by the recognition from my faculty, especially the Dean of Law, Professor Michael Okom and the Law Students Association. I would specifically like to thank the lecturers who taught me during my time here. Source: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2854145991280603&id=192893700739192 Cc: Lalasticlala, Mynd44, OAM4J
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Re: Ben Kalu Bags UNICAL Distinguished Alumnus Award, Donates N1m, Solar Gen(photos) by AmadiAba: 9:00am On Jul 13, 2019 |
Conhrats |
Re: Ben Kalu Bags UNICAL Distinguished Alumnus Award, Donates N1m, Solar Gen(photos) by BleedingPen: 9:00am On Jul 13, 2019 |
More photos...
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Re: Ben Kalu Bags UNICAL Distinguished Alumnus Award, Donates N1m, Solar Gen(photos) by AmadiAba: 9:23am On Jul 13, 2019 |
Lunch at Transcorp
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Re: Ben Kalu Bags UNICAL Distinguished Alumnus Award, Donates N1m, Solar Gen(photos) by emptor(m): 9:38am On Jul 13, 2019 |
Nice one. Congratulations Sir. |
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