A Public Affairs Analyst, strong Notable youth leader, Francis Cosmas Ezeude has said that Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu is the perfect man for the Next Senate President of 10th Senate.
According to him, when considering Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu for the position of Nigeria Senate President, some cognate reasons that may be taken into account to include:
Regional Representation/Balance of Power: The Senate is one of the key arms of government, responsible for making laws and overseeing government activities. As such, it is important that all regions of the country are represented in the leadership of the Senate. By electing a Senate President from the South-East region, lawmakers may be able to ensure that the region’s interests and concerns are adequately represented in the Senate.
Unity and Reconciliation: Nigeria has a history of ethnic and religious tensions, which have sometimes led to conflicts and divisions. Some people may argue that electing a Senate President from the South-East region could help to promote unity and reconciliation, by giving a sense of belonging and representation to the people of the region.
Experience: Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu has served as the Governor of Abia State and is currently a Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District and the Chief Whip of the House of Senate. He has also been involved in various business ventures and has experience in managing large organisations. This experience may be viewed as an asset when it comes to leading the Senate.
Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu has a wealth of experience in politics and business, which could be seen as an asset when it comes to leading the Senate. He served as the Governor of Abia State from 1999 to 2007, during which time he initiated several development projects in the state. He was also a member of the House of Representatives from 1992 to 1993 before being elected as Governor.
As a successful businessman, Orji Uzor Kalu has also shown that he has strong management skills. He is the founder of Slok Holding, a conglomerate with interests in shipping, banking, media, and other sectors. He has been able to grow the company into one of the largest in Nigeria, which could be seen as evidence of his ability to lead and manage large organisations.
Political Connection: Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the ruling party in Nigeria and the current Senate Chief Whip. As such, he have strong connection with other members of the party, which could make it easier to garner support for his candidacy and to ultimately use this to get the attention of the government to easily approving all legislative proposals targeted at directly and indirectly affecting the lives of Nigerians positively without delay or rancours.
As a stunch member of the progressive party (APC), Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu has supported central government controlled by the APC ably lead by President Muhammadu Buhari and all other cadres of the party structures in Nigeria.
Leadership Skills: Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu has been described as a charismatic leader with excellent communication skills. These qualities could be useful when it comes to leading debates and negotiations in the Senate.
Vision: Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu has previously outlined his vision for Nigeria, including plans to improve infrastructure and create jobs. If elected as Senate President, he will able to use his position to push for policies that align with this vision.
For executing massive developmental projects for his Abia North constituents, Senate Chief Whip, Orji Uzor Kalu has been honoured with the “Overall Best Constituency Projects and Human Relations Award”at the 2022 Senate Press Corps award.
Support of Colleagues: Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu will have the support of most of his colleagues in the Senate, who view him as a competent and capable leader. This support could be crucial for the position of Senate President, as he may need the backing of other lawmakers to win the election.
Support for the South-East region: The South-East region of Nigeria has faced a number of challenges in recent years, including infrastructural deficits, security concerns, and economic underdevelopment. Electing Sen. Urji Uzor Kalu as Senate President from the South-East region could help to address these challenges, by ensuring that the region’s concerns are given priority in the Senate.
Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu as a former governor of Abia State and a ranking Senator with cognate experience from South -Eastern part of the country in APC remains the best option for Senate President in the 10th assembly.
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