Author: Drum Africa Correspondent

As the distribution of classroom desks and chairs alongside other educational materials across wards in Bende continues, the member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu arrived Alayi Central School, Bende. He was received by the leaders, members of the community and teachers of the school. While appreciating the representative, the Head mistress mentioned that the school has suffered neglected for a long time in the community, she expressed gratitude that they have finally been remembered at such a time. She further commended the representative for his good works. The Vice President of the Alayi Development Union, Comr. Uche Kalu…

It was a day of jubilation for the women of Amaogwu Bende as the Rep. Benjamin Kalu, member representing Bende Federal Constituency commissioned a maternity health center in Amaogwu Bende, Bende LGA, Abia State. Mrs. Ihuoma Johnbosco while speaking at the project commissioning, thanked the representative for remembering the women by renovating the maternity health center, adding that before now, they have had some casualties as a result of poor infrastructure in the center. In his response, Rep. Kalu stated that health is a priority for him and this is why he is committed to see that all of these…

It was yet another day filled with several emotions from children, parents and teachers of primary schools in Bende as the member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu commenced distribution of classroom desks and chairs from the Universal Basic Education Commission to primary schools across all 13 wards. While distributing the desks, the representative recalled his days in primary school, and how they were subjected to sit on the floor to learn as a result of lack of seats in the school, sadly this is still the case in most schools till now, he stated that this is the…

It was another day of jubilation as the people of Okai-Item danced out to welcome their representative, Rep. Benjamin Kalu and his entourage as they arrived for the commissioning of the Okai-Item primary school, Bende Federal Constituency on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Rep. Kalu who began with songs of praises to the almighty God, appreciated the people of Okai-Item for their unwavering support and prayers. He recalled during elections, when the people of Okai-Item honoured him with a chieftaincy title. He added that what they have seen today is just a sample of the plans he has for them. While speaking,…

The people of Amukabi/Amaokwe Item were overwhelmed with joy as they danced out in jubilation to celebrate their representative Rep. Benjamin Kalu on the commissioning of the 300KVA transformer he attracted for the community. Speaking at the project commission, Chief Daniel Akwari, a Stakeholder in the community appreciated the representative for his commitment to the Item community. He emphasized that Rep. Kalu is very committed to the development  of Item community, he added that this is only the beginning of good things to come from this administration. Rep. Benjamin Kalu in his response recalled the massive support that came from…

The people of Onu-Ibina welcomed the member representing Bende Federal Constituency Rep. Benjamin Kalu with songs of praises as he commissioned two newly constructed classroom blocks in addition to office, store, and furniture at Igbere, Bende LGA Abia State. The pupils of the school who were also full of excitement, sang and matched around the school premises, the representative delighted by their performance joined them to make the moment even more beautiful. They matched to songs of praises and recognition to the community and Bende at large. While commissioning the project, the representative stated that the reason he built these…

Amidst celebrations, praises and gratitude, the member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu commissioned the renovated Girls’ High School in Uzuakoli, Bende Federal Constituency today, August 31, 2021. Present at the commissioning were the community leaders, traditional rulers, party leaders, stakeholders and members of the community. While welcoming the representative, Kingsley Okechukwu Arisa, a stakeholder from the ward recalled that the school used to be a meeting point for hoodlums and unsafe for he learning, he expressed appreciation for the new look adding that it is now a conducive environment fit for learning, he thanked the representative for the projects…

The member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu commissioned a solar-powered borehole at Ugwunkpa today, August 31, 2021, in Ugwu Nkpa, Bende LGA amidst celebrations from constituents. The youths, women, and entire people of Ugwu Nkpa who were overwhelmed with joy as they welcomed the representative, rolled out their drums chanting and singing, thanking God for giving them such a proactive leader. In an opening remark made by the President-General Nkpa Development Union, Rev. Emmanuel Nwaji, he thanked God for such a wonderful day expressing gratitude to Rep. Kalu for his commitment to the development of the Nkpa community. He…

 It was a day filled with profound joy and excitement as the Member representing Bende Federal Constituency And Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu formally flagged off the Umuimenyi Nkpa Roads/Ecological site intervention project approved by the Federal Executive Council, today August 27, 2021. The official flag off was successfully performed by the team from the Ecological Fund Office Abuja, which included The Director, Pollution Control, Mr. Igwe Clinton who represented the Permanent Secretary of the Ecological Funds Office, Dr. Habiva Lawal, the Deputy Director, Pollution Control and Project Supervisor Mrs Kolade Esther, Project Manager, Uwemje Useh,…

The Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and the Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has suggested that all hands must be on deck if we are to achieve a state we will be proud of. The representative in a statement released today, August 27, 2021 while congratulating the state on this milestone age. Describing the state as ‘a work in progress’ he stated that the journey of the state has not been such a smooth one as a result of many factors however, he suggested that this may be a good time to leverage on the capacity…