By Chinedum Treasure
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, will on April 11, 2026, be conferred with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Law by the University of Calabar, marking his second doctoral degree.
Ahead of the convocation, the university’s Postgraduate College showcased Kalu’s thesis as one of its finest research works during an academic exhibition held on April 7.
His study stood out for its depth, policy relevance, and scholarly rigor, earning an “excellent” rating.
Titled “Evaluating the Efficacy of Anti-Terrorism Legislation in Nigeria: Human Rights Challenges and Lessons for Emerging Democracies,” the research examines Nigeria’s counter-terrorism laws and highlights the need to balance security with the protection of human rights.
Kalu’s work also offers practical recommendations for strengthening legal frameworks and institutional capacity, making it valuable to policymakers and scholars across emerging democracies.
The conferment underscores the growing link between intellectual development and leadership in governance.
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