Powerful move as Igbokwe visits Kalu, backs Southeast development commission

• Mayor Lucky Igbokwe, a philanthropist and former Abia governorship aspirant, paid a courtesy visit to Deputy Speaker Hon. Benjamin Kalu in Abuja
• Igbokwe commended Kalus leadership, especially his role in establishing the South East Development Commission, describing it as transformative for regional development
• Both leaders emphasised collaboration to promote peace, unity, and sustainable progress in Abia and the southeast

Mayor Lucky Igbokwe meets with Deputy Speaker Hon. Benjamin Kalu in Abuja to discuss Southeast development.
Photo credit: Mayor IgbokweSource: UGCMeeting focused on southeast developmentKalu hails Igbokwe’s philanthropy, grassroots impactMayor Lucky Igbokwe meets with Deputy Speaker Hon. Benjamin Kalu in Abuja to discuss Southeast development.
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