President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Senator Orji Uzor Kalu as he marked his 66th birthday, praising his contributions to governance, business, and national development.
Tinubu conveyed the message in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, describing Kalu as a longtime ally whose leadership has left a lasting imprint on Abia State and Nigeria at large.
The President said, “Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s vision, resilience, industry, and service to the nation and commitment to the progress of Abia are noteworthy.
“As a media mogul and Chairman of SLOK Holding, the former Abia governor is also playing his part in the economic development of the country.
“I wish him long life, greater strength, and increased wisdom as he continues his service to the nation.”
Tinubu also highlighted Kalu’s tenure as governor of Abia State from 1999 to 2007, as well as his current role in the Senate, where he chairs the Committee on the South-East Development Commission.
Born on April 21, 1960, in Igbere, Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, Kalu is a businessman and media entrepreneur, serving as chairman of SLOK Holding and owner of the Daily Sun and New Telegraph newspapers.
He entered the Senate in 2019 after defeating Mao Ohuabunwa to represent Abia North under the APC platform. In the 9th Senate, he served as Senate Majority Whip and currently chairs a key regional development committee in the 10th Senate.
