Author: Drum Africa Correspondent
The Honorable Member Representing the good people of Bende Federal Constituency, Rep Benjamin Kalu has facilitated with the people of Ndiwo community in Itumbauzo as they mark their cultural day. Rep. Kalu also made a cash donation to support Ndiwo community in building their civic centre which he identified as a centre for unity and development. The Honourable member appreciated the good people of Ndiwo for their continuous support in his reelection, which according to him is call for more dividends of democracy to the people of Ndiwo Itumbauzo in particular and Bende Federal Constituency in general. He acknowledged the…
Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and House of Reps. Spokesperson, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has extended his warm wishes to the former Honorable Minister of State, Mines and Steel, Dr. Uchechukwu Ogah on the occasion of his 53rd birthday celebration. In a Congratulatory letter by the Representative, he acknowledged the Fmr. Minister’s dedication to the development of Abia State emphasizing that his accomplishments is a testament of his diligence and hard work over the years. Rep. Kalu prayed that the almighty blesses him with long life and good health as he celebrates many more years to come. He wrote: DECEMBER 22,…
The member representing Bende Federal Constituency and the Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs was honoured with the prestigious award of HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MOST OUTSTANDING SPOKESPERSON’s AWARD 2022. The event took place on the 16th December, 2022 was organized by the House of Representatives Press Corps in celebration of the end of the year at the Bolingo hotels Abuja. The award which was presented by the Press Corps Chairperson, Mrs. Grace Ike is in recognition of his strides in managing the image of the House of Representatives and the relationship between the House and the Media as…
The Campaign Council of Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu is opmistic that Rep Benjamin Kalu’s developmental strides will speak for itself as online poll will not count for the 2023 general election. The Director General (DG) Ben Kalu Campaign Council, Elder Emma Trumps Eke made this known to Newsmen while reacting to their questions after a Church service in Umuahia on Sunday 11th, December, 2022. The Campaign Boss queried the inclusiveness and participation of Bende Constituents in an online poll they are not aware of and urged them not to participate in any unreliable online opinion poll, as the Council is…
The Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu joined other parliamentarians and leaders of Health Communities across the globe at the Unite Global Summit holding from the 5th to 7th of December 2022 at the Portuguese Parliament, Lisbon, Portugal. The Summit organized by the UNITe Parliamentarians Network for Global Health which is one of the world’s leading Forum for forging partnerships between parliamentarians and leaders from the global health community is held with the goal of fostering new partnerships, new ways of thinking, and new funding needed to get back on track…
The Spokesperson of the House of Representatives and Member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu sends his best wishes to the Deputy Chief Whip of the House and Member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, Rep. Nkeiru Onyejeocha on her birthday describing her as a true amazon and the pride of Abia. The representative in his congratulatory message also described the Deputy Chief Whip as a woman of strength and courage who has proven to be a role model to women in society through her tenacity and astute leadership. He applauded her consistency in service to the people of Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal…
Member representing Bende Federal constituency and Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has extended his best wishes to the Senator representing Abia Central Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Theodore Ahamefule Orji on the occasion of his birthday describing him as a true Elder Statesman and inspiration to many. The Representative in his congratulatory message to the Former Governor of Abia State also described him as a man who is slow to speak but quick to act. Rep. Kalu hailed the Senator for being a leader worthy of admiration, who knows when he has attained his political goal and…
The Mayor of Miami-Dade County Florida United States of America, Daniella Levine Cava, after a five day official county visit to see possible collaborations between the two countries both on the public, private and not for profit platforms, has described Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu as a distinguished guest adding that his visit is an unforgettable one for the people of Miami -Dade County. This was contained in a letter of gratitude signed by the Mayor and Board of Commissioners of Miami-Dade County which was presented to the Legislator at a dinner during his visit to the County. Flowing from the…
The ninety-eight(98) year old Citadel of Learning in Miami Florida played host to Rep. Benjamin Kalu, the Spokesperson of the House of Representatives and other legislators from Africa, led by the Speaker Rt. Hon Femi Gbajabiamila as they attended the Executive Leadership Development Program at the University of Miami Herbert Business School. The renowned Donna Shalala, former member of the U.S Parliament, former U.S Secretary of Health and Human Services under the administration of President Bill Clinton and the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom presented the discussion on the Core principles of Good governance, Advancing the public good…
The member representing Bende Federal Constituency and the Spokesperson of the House, Rep. Benjamin Kalu who was specifically nominated and partly sponsored by the organisers of the event, having closely followed his legislative work at the National Assembly Nigeria joined the Speaker, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila and a few selected legislators from Africa to attend the Governance and Economic Development Program (GED) organized by the Centre for International Trade Development (CITD), The international Economic Forum of the Americas, World Trade Center Miami and Miami Herbert Business School holding in Miami, Florida from October 31st to November 4th, 2022. The 5-day executive…