Eminent businessman and former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Kalu, has poured encomium on the Esama of Benin, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, who clocks 80 on September, 11.
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The publisher and chairman of The Sun Group of Newspapers and New Telegraph, Dr. Orji Kalu, has described the death of the vice-chairman of the media conglomerate, Mr. Dimgba Igwe, on Saturday, as the saddest day of his life.
annual memorials are little recognised, scantily publicised, uncelebrated and pass us by without much reckoning. That the world has chosen to maintain a somewhat hard-of-hearing indifference is indicative of our collective disposition to matters of reconciliation and forgiveness
The meeting, held in Lagos, had in attendance, among others former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Kalu; former Governor of Imo State, Chief Ikedi Ohakim; and Chief Chris Uba, who had earlier brokered peace between the two former governors
Oyewumi, who is a son of the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, was a Special Assistant on Millennium Development Goals during the regime of former Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala of Oyo State
Kalu, who is the Aro of Ogbomosoland, described the revered monarch as an outstanding elder statesman owing to his selfless service to his people in particular and mankind in general
Kalu used the opportunity to admonish those at the helm of affairs to aggressively tackle the security challenges facing Nigeria
While I was still relishing those inspiring lines, somebody drew my attention to what eventually killed my joy: that the Captain was among the 100 Nigerians honoured at the colorful Centenary event in Abuja on Tuesday only for her to be sacked on Friday by the same President Goodluck Jonathan, who accorded her full compliments and accolades not long ago
Among prominent Nigerians expected to grace the launch are the President of the Senate, Dr. David Mark; the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal; and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius anyim
Other prominent Nigerians who congratulated the Super Eagles for the feat on Saturday evening were the President of the Senate, Senator David Mark; the Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole; a former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu; and Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki
Others who sent out early congratulatory messages to the Golden Eaglets included the Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan; the Governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole; and a former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Kalu
He said: “It is only an Igbo man or woman that travels from his or her comfort zone for business nationally or internationally
During a visit to the palace of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, last year, the paramount ruler challenged Kalu to actively participate in politics in the interest of the nation. Oba Sijuwade described Kalu as a shining light in business, politics and philanthropy. The ruler also appealed to the former governor to forgive those that have offended him politically, while urging him to see disappointments and betrayal as inevitable in life
“As they mourn however, President Jonathan believes that they can take solace in the knowledge that Dr. Agagu has left behind a legacy of notable achievements in his illustrious public service career at the state and federal levels which will stand to his eternal credit and honour
He said: “This indeed is characteristic of the people of Ile-Ife from where she originated, especially the royal family to which she belonged
He said: "Alhaja Mogaji was not only an inspiration to her son, former Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu, but also to our daughter, Oluremi, with whom she shared an uncommon bond
He stated that the highly referred monarch is known for honesty and sincerity, which over the years he has demonstrated in leading the people of Ogbomosoland
Founder and President of Slok Group, Dr. Orji Kalu, has identified partnerships as key to business growth and expansion. Kalu…
“I urge President Goodluck Jonathan to heed Consular General Hawkins’ concerns as Nigeria cannot afford to further stifle the open sharing of ideas and with it, its own political process
In his remark, Kalu, while welcoming the envoy to Nigeria, urged the Israeli ambassador to see what Israel could do to assist Nigeria, especially in confronting its security and other challenges
He said: “With your coming, I believe Israel will support the Nigerian people in the area of our internal security since we are appear to be at a crossroad and your country is widely acknowledged as an expert in security matters