The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie KaluThe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie KaluThe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has been awarded a Doctor of Laws (PhD) by the University of Calabar at its 38th convocation ceremony. Kalu’s doctoral research was also recognised as one of the most outstanding, earning a place at the institution’s Achievement Exhibition on Contribution to Knowledge. Speaking today at the convocation ground while delivering the vote of thanks on behalf of the PhD graduating class, the Deputy Speaker described the doctoral journey as “demanding, humbling and transformative,” noting that the process required resilience, discipline and intellectual commitment. According to him, this reality places a burden of intellectual leadership on doctorate holders to drive innovation and national development. Kalu urged fellow PhD holders to serve as agents of transformation by bridging the gap between academic research and real-world solutions.

Source: The Guardian April 11, 2026 23:43 UTC