Deputy Speaker Benjamin Okezie Kalu Commends President Tinubu’s Efforts To Revive Nigeria’s Economy And Mend UAE Relations

In a statement issued today, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, lauded President Bola Tinubu for his dedicated efforts in revitalizing Nigeria’s economy and repairing diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Kalu acknowledged President Tinubu’s commitment to fulfilling his campaign promise of restoring Nigeria’s prosperity. He noted that the President had already taken decisive actions aimed at bolstering the nation’s economic activities.

Notably, on Monday, September 11, President Tinubu made a pivotal stopover in the United Arab Emirates to address the diplomatic rift that led to a visa ban on Nigeria….CONTINUE READING

This visit resulted in the lifting of the UAE’s visa ban on Nigeria and 19 other African countries, which had been imposed in October 2022. Moreover, it facilitated the resumption of Etihad and Emirates airlines’ operations on Nigerian routes.

The statement, released by Kalu’s Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Levinus Nwabughiogu, revealed that the deputy speaker was addressing a gathering of Nigerian professionals in Sydney, Australia.

Kalu expressed his satisfaction with President Tinubu’s diplomatic endeavors, highlighting the positive outcome of the meeting between President Tinubu and his UAE counterpart.

This meeting led to the immediate cessation of the visa ban on Nigerian travelers. Kalu emphasized that both the visa ban and the suspension of flight operations had taken a toll on Nigeria’s economy while they were in effect.

Recognizing the longstanding diplomatic and trade ties between Nigeria and the UAE, Kalu extended his gratitude to President Tinubu for his proactive approach in personally engaging with President Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi to resolve the issues at hand.