
06/05/2025
Abia State Delegation Joins South East City Boy Movement to Confer Grand Patron Title on Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu
PRESS RELEASE
A delegation from the Abia State chapter of the City Boy Movement, led by Chief (Mrs.) Mary Ikoku, Abia State CBM Leader and Leader CBM South East State leaders Forum, joined counterparts from across the South East on a courtesy visit to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu. The highlight of the visit was the formal conferment of the prestigious title of Grand Patron of the City Boy Movement South East Zone on the Deputy Speaker.
The delegation, recognized Rt. Hon. Kaluโs exceptional leadership, legislative impact, and unwavering support for the development and empowerment of the South East region. His contributions to national unity, particularly through the Peace in the South East initiative and his advocacy for the South East Development Commission, were also acknowledged.
In his response, the Deputy Speaker expressed profound gratitude for the honour and affirmed his commitment to partnering with the City Boy Movement in driving the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu across the region.
The visit demonstrated unity, coordination, and shared purpose among the South East states under the leadership of Chief (Mrs.) Ikoku. It also set the tone for stronger collaboration in the build-up to the upcoming South East Zonal Summit, a strategic gathering aimed at further mobilizing grassroots support for the Presidentโs re-election bid in 2027.
With Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu as Grand Patron, the City Boy Movement is poised to deepen its presence, amplify its message, and galvanize broader support for good governance and regional development.
The Abia State delegation and the wider CBM South East family extend sincere appreciation to the Deputy Speaker for his acceptance and statesmanlike support.
Stakeholders at the courtesy visit are:
The party chairman, Dr. Kingsley Ononogbu, CBM Abia Central Stakeholder, Hon. Elton Onwu, Rt. Hon. Martins Azubuike Fmr speaker, Abia State and CBM Stakeholder, Rt. Hon. Stanley Ugochukwu Ohajuruka, Fmr speaker of Abia House of Assembly and Executive Director Finance and Admin, South East Development Commission, Rt. Hon. Cosmos Ndukwe, Fmr. Deputy speaker, Abia house of Assembly, and fmr chief of staff to Gov. Theodore Orji, Prof. Victor Ukaogo, Chairman, Governing Board, NINLAN (Nigerian Institute for Languages, Aba, Hon. Mike Ukoha, Fmr. Minority, Abia State House of Assembly, Mr. Sam Hart, Chief of Staff to the deputy speaker and Hon. Chijioke Chukwu, CBM Stakeholder for Abia North and Member, Representing the south East on the board of North West Development Commission.
From the CBM side: Hon. Mary Ikoku, Abia State CBM Leader and Leader, CBM South East State leaders forum, Engr. Ejike Echeazu, Anambra CBM Leader and Deputy Leader, CBM South East State Leaders Forum, Dr. Ijeoma Agbonma Kalu, Imo State CBM Leader, and Women Caucus Leader of the South East Leaders Forum, and other delegates from Imo, Anambra, Enugu, and Ebonyi.
~City Boy Movement Abia State Chapter
ONN Umuahia Abia State โ 2nd May 2025PRESS RELEASEA delegation from the Abia State chapter of the City Boy Movement, led by Chief (Mrs.) Mary Ikoku, Abia State CBM Leader and Leader CBM South East State leaders Forum, joined counterparts from across the South East on a courtesy visit to the Deputy...