Tinubu is Rekindling Hope, Says Kalu, Deputy Speaker
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has commended President Bola Tinubu, for walking the talk in his efforts to move Nigeria out of economic quagmires.
He said the president was following his action plans diligently, adding that he represented the kind of leadership the nation needed at the moment.
He said the president, as encapsulated in his Renewed Hope agenda, had taken a couple of decisions aimed at bolstering the economic activities of the country.
Addressing a section of Nigerian professionals in Sydney, Australia during his annual vacation in the appraisal of the first 100 days in office of the current administration, Kalu commended the president on his move to restore the diplomatic relationship between United Arabs Emirates (UAE) and Nigeria.
Kalu, in a statement, yesterday, by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr. Levinus Nwabughiogu, expressed immense joy that the meeting resulted in the immediate cessation of the visa ban placed on Nigerians by the United Arab Emirate.
He noted that the effects of both the ban and the stoppage of the flight operations while it lasted were greatly felt on the economy.
The deputy speaker also applauded the President’s efforts at bringing back old multinational corporations such as the Volkswagen Motors to Nigeria, noting that the administration is committed to fixing the country for the good of all and sundry.
He however, said the parliament would be scrutinising the job of the executive arm of government in line with the constitution to prevent any sabotage of the President’s efforts towards national development.
“As a private sector-groomed president, the importance of industrialisation and increased commerce has been placed in the front burner. Attempting to bring Volkswagen back is a step in the right direction, especially now that the nation needs more jobs for our teeming unemployed youths.
“The road map is clearly spelt out by Mr President and he is following his action plans diligently. Truly, this is the kind of leadership the nation needs at the moment. He is focused. He is deliberate, proactive, energetic in the pursuit of renewing our hope. Truth be told, there has been fresh air since he emerged.
“The president is getting the job done. He is not just a coach but also a player in the ring to get the job done. We are impressed with what he is doing so far but it will not stop the parliament from scrutinising the works of the executive to avoid anyone around the MDAs to sabotage his effort for national development. So, over-sighting them is critical and we will do that. Generally, he has started well.”
