Deputy Speaker Ben Kalu Earns PhD, Hits Academic Milestone
Pecohub The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has joined the exclusive league of doctoral degree holders in Nigeria, estimated to be fewer than 100,000 in a country with a population exceeding 220 million.
Kalu was conferred with a Doctor of Laws (PhD) by University of Calabar during its 38th Convocation Ceremony, marking a significant milestone in his academic journey.
His doctoral thesis stood out among his peers, earning recognition as one of the most outstanding research works and securing a place at the university’s Achievement Exhibition on Contribution to Knowledge.
Speaking while delivering the vote of thanks on behalf of the graduating PhD class, Kalu described the doctoral journey as “demanding, humbling, and transformative,” highlighting the intellectual discipline and resilience required to attain such a feat.
Quoting Aristotle, he said, “The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet,” noting that behind every doctoral success story lies years of sacrifice, sleepless nights, and rigorous scholarship.
He emphasized that earning a PhD should not be seen merely as an academic title, but as a call to responsibility, urging fellow graduands to ensure their research contributes meaningfully to societal development.
He emphasized that earning a PhD should not be seen merely as an academic title, but as a call to responsibility, urging fellow graduands to ensure their research contributes meaningfully to societal development.
