VIDEO: ‘Senator Kalu Remains The Most Impactful Igbo Senator’ – Southern Youth Leader, Njoku

The National President of the Southern Nigeria Youth Assembly (SNYA), Hon. Njoku Moses Chuks, has described Senator Orji Uzor Kalu as the most impactful senator from the South East, lauding his legacy of infrastructure, education, empowerment, and grassroots connection in Abia North Senatorial District.

Speaking on the Political Perspective programme on ABN TV,  Hon. Njoku praised the former Abia State Governor and two-term senator for what he called “evidential projects and people-focused representation” between 2019 and 2025.

“Among the three Abia Senators, Orji Uzor Kalu is a man of iron and steel. He has gone beyond timber and caliber. He is a senator with dignity and a true Igbo senator who understands where he comes from,” Hon. Njoku stated.

“OUK HAS DELIVERED TANGIBLE RESULTS ACROSS KEY SECTORS”

Hon. Njoku emphasized that Senator Kalu’s impact spans across several sectors, including:

EDUCATION: According to him, Senator Kalu has sponsored many young Abians to study professional courses abroad, with a deliberate focus on empowering them to return and impact others.

INFRASTRUCTURE: He noted that Orji Uzor Kalu was the first to attract road projects to many communities in Abia North, easing access to farmlands and promoting rural development.

AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT: The SNYA President praised Kalu for providing fertilizer and support for farmers, making agricultural activities easier and more profitable in Abia North.

Youth Empowerment & Industrialization:
He pointed to the senator’s role in reviving the cashew industry, which has generated employment opportunities and enhanced youth engagement in the state.

“He’s not just empowering youth with words but creating real industries,” Njoku added.

Religious Tolerance & Peace Building:
Senator Kalu was also applauded for his interventions in religious communities, promoting peace and tolerance across ethnic and faith lines in Abia.

VOTE OF CONFIDENCE FOR OUK

Hon. Njoku went further to say that Senator Kalu deserves a vote of confidence from the people of Abia North. He described him as a “by-product and a builder”, who not only brought projects but also mentored leaders, including members of the House of Representatives.

“He brought the current House of Reps member from Abia North, brushed him up politically and gave him a platform,” Njoku noted.

COMPARING ABIA SENATORS: “OUK STANDS TALL”

While acknowledging the efforts of Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (Abia South) and Senator Austin Akobundu (Abia Central), Hon. Njoku referred to Orji Uzor Kalu as being in “a class of his own.”

“Comparing him with others is like comparing someone who knows what the President wants with those who are still finding their footing,” he said.

“A SENATOR WITH VISION, CHARISMA AND COMPASSION”

In his final remarks, the youth leader called on other legislators to emulate Senator Kalu’s charisma, visibility, and commitment to community development. He stressed that leadership should be judged not by political soundbites but by evident results on ground.