Author: Drum Africa Correspondent
The Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and the Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu bagged the Zik’s Civic Engagement Award at the 2nd Igbo Nsukka Zik Annual Merit Award held on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at the Shehu Musa Yar’adua Center, Abuja. The ceremony which is an annual event held in honour of the late Rt. hon. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe for his efforts in putting Nsukka on the global map, particularly siting the first Indigenous University of Nigeria in Nsukka which has served as a catalyst for economic, intellectual and socio-political development to Nsukka and the Nation…
The Bloom Public Health team yesterday, November 15th 2021, paid an advocacy visit to the office of the Spokesperson of the House of Representatives and member, representing Bende Federal Consistency with the aim to seek strategic partnerships with the National Assembly as it concerns medical security. The team which was led by the CEO, Bloom Public Health, Prof Chimezie Anyakora stated that they had come to advocate on various ways the House can partner with the organization for medical security. He said; “We paid an advocacy visit to the Chairman House Committee on Media and Public affairs to make a…
The Member representing Bende federal Constituency and the Spokesperson of the House joined the Made in Aba Trade Fair which commenced on the 8th of November, 2021 at the FCT Sports Centre, Area 10, Abuja. The member who was welcomed cheerfully by the artisans expressed great delight to be in their midst adding that he is always proud to be associated with the Made In Aba products which can be clearly seen in most of his wears. Speaking at the venue for the Trade fair, Rep. Kalu encouraged the artisans to continue to work diligently in making Aba and Nigeria…
The Spokesperson of the House of Representatives and Member representing Bende Federal Constituency has sent his felicitation to the Senate President Ahmed Lawan on the Chieftaincy title recently conferred on him in Aba, Abia State on the 11th of November, 2021. The Senate President who was in Abia State for the commissioning of the Enyimba Automated Shoe Company in Aba was given the title ‘Onyentukwasi Obi 1 of Aba’ by His Imperial Majesty, Eze Isaac Ajuonu Ikonne, Enyi 1 of Aba at the venue of the reception. In a release signed by the representative, he stated that the title is…
Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, the Member representing Bende Federal Constituency who doubles as the Spokesperson of the House of Representatives has sent his warm wishes to the former governor of Abia state and Senator Representing Abia Central Senatorial zone in the Senate who celebrated his birthday few days ago. In a release by the Spokesperson, he expressed regrets for his inability to celebrate the Senator on his birthday for reasons beyond him. He recalled the days when he worked as the SSA to the former Governor on the MDGs, expressing the good relationship they built which has lasted till this…
The Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and the Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Kalu has sent a congratulatory message to Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, the newly elected Governor of Anambra state over his landslide victory in the last Saturday’s gubernatorial election in the state. In a release signed by him, the Spokesperson described Prof. Soludo as one of the best leaders in the Southeast. He encouraged him to make right choices in the selection of his cabinet pointing that leadership and good governance is identifying efficient individuals who are ready to serve the people. He further expressed…
The member representing Bende Federal Constituency and the Spokesperson of the House, today, November 11, 2021 received the award for Outstanding Legislative Contribution towards improved TB policy and funding from the Stop TB Partnership Nigeria at an award ceremony which took place after 2-day conference at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. The award recognition which was presented to the legislator by Dr. Funke Lawson, a patron of the Stop TB partnership is in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the fight against Tuberculosis in the Nigeria and his active engagement in legislative activities of Nigeria Parliamentary TB Caucus, Africa TB…
Speaking at his weekly program, Ben Kalu’s Mandate, the member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has urged the constitution review committee to review the idea of a sixth state in the South East region of Nigeria, while encouraging all south eastern leaders of the region to rise to this call. The lawmaker stated that this is a good opportunity for this discussion to be considered as it is only logical for the south eastern states to have same number of states as with every other regions in Nigeria adding that the region has the capacity to shoulder six…
The Speaker, House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila while delivering his opening address at the just concluded capacity building training for the House Committee members on Media and Public Affairs took time to eulogize the Chairman of the Committee, Rep. Benjamin Kalu. In his words; “I want to particularly commend the media committee of the 9th NASS, but let me use the chairman as a point of contact. He is a chairman who continues to think outside the box and who is taking this media committee to a towering height like never before in the national assembly. His capacity, his…
The member representing Bende federal constituency Rep. Benjamin Kalu, graced the 24th Annual New Yam Festival and Civic Reception organized by the Item Union Abuja held on the 31st October 2021 at the Arts and Culture event hall, Area 10, Garki Abuja. The new yam festival which is an annual event in celebration of the beginning and end of a farming season while appreciating the rich cultural heritage of Item community, had in attendance high profile dignitaries and leaders such as the Senate Chief Whip, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu, Bishop Dr. Sunday Onuoha, Chief Daniel Akwari, High Chief Chesa Onwa…