Author: Drum Africa Correspondent

The member Representing Bende federal constituency and Spokesperson of the House, on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 paid an unscheduled visit to the various ongoing projects sites across Bende federal constituency to assess the level of work done and ensure the delivery of quality as promised to his constituents. With a first stop at the Immigration office which is almost at its completion stage, the representative while expressing satisfaction over the project, stated that he is more delighted on the job opportunities and increase in economic activities that the project will yield once it is completed. The tour continued to Bende…

The member representing Bende federal constituency and Spokesperson of the House, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has sent his warm wishes to the former Deputy Inspector General of Police, DIG Azubuko Udah. In a statement signed by the Spokesperson, he described the APC chieftain as a noble man who has lived in service to the nation and humanity adding that he has been a friend indeed, a big brother and a great asset to Bende. He prayed for more blessings as he adds many more years to his life. He wrote; OCTOBER 26,  2021 HAPPY BIRTHDAY DIG. AZUBUKO UDAH I am delighted…

The member representing Bende federal constituency and Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu attended the burial ceremony the Late Eze. Dr. Aruwa Kalu Nelson (the Uga 1 of Bende Ovu Autonomous Community) who is also his maternal cousin, which held on the 22nd October, 2021 in Bende town, Bende LGA, Abia State. The representative while speaking at the burial ceremony stated that the late Eze has was a great king whose legacies will forever be remembered. He described him as a brother who would always support, advice and encourage him, he expressed sadness at the reality that he…

The Spokesperson of the House of Representatives and member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu met with the former Speaker of the 7th Assembly who is currently the Governor of Sokoto state, Gov. Aminu Tambuwal in the course of a National assignment on the 18th of October, 2021 in Sokoto. While expressing delight in meeting the former speaker, the spokesperson highlighted that the Governor was an amiable law maker who knew his onions, one who led the 7th Assembly without any form of tribalism. He appreciated the former speaker for his warm reception and the manner for which he discussed…

The member representing Bende federal constituency and the Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, over the weekend attended the book launch in honour of the late Justice Alhassan Idoko on Saturday, October 16, 2021. The book titled ‘A legacy that transcends time’ was released by the late Justice’s daughter, Ms. Joy Idoko in memory of her late father who contributed massively to the development of the legal system in Nigeria and also authored a good number of insightful books on law and scriptures. Also present at the event were Honorable Justices such as; Hon Justice J.T Tsoho,…

The member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson of the House, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has congratulated the Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chinedum Orji on the Public Service award conferred on him by the Sun Newspapers. In a congratulatory messaged signed by the legislator, he stated that this award is in affirmation to his service to humanity over the years, adding that the Speaker has been a reliable friend who is ever willing to support noble causes. He further added that this is a call to do more for in service to the people and the state.…

The member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson of the House, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has celebrated the Director-General of the Benjamin Kalu Movement, Hon. Emmanuel Trump Eke as he marks another year in his life. The representative while describing him as a dependable ally recalled the sacrifices he has made in his political journey years back till today adding that he has been diligent, very committed and focused on the goals set to be achieved. He prayed that as the marks the beginning of another year, the almighty will fortify him with strength, wisdom and capacity for greater achievements while…

The House of Representatives Committee on Media and Public Affairs in partnership with the Premium Times Center for Legislative Journalism, National Institute of Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) and the Konrad Adenauer Stifung (KAS) for a two-day capacity building training for the members of the press corps held on the 11th and 12th of October 2021 at Fraser Suites, CBD Abuja. Speaking in his welcome address, the Representative of the Konrad Adenauer Stifung, Dr. Vladimir Kreck highlighted the importance of the workshop to enhance the capacity of journalists in the House of Representatives adding that the media is a very…

The Spokesperson of the House of Representatives and member representing Bende Federal Constituency Rep. Benjamin Kalu, has urged youths to take advantage of the new decade as Nigeria turns 61 to score a record in nation building. In a press release while celebrating Nigerian’s independence, the representative highlighted that nation building is not a task for one person alone and this is not a time for blame games. He encouraged Nigerians to join hands in the task of Nation building especially the youths. Acknowledging the current challenges in the nation, he stated that it is a necessary part to growth…

The member representing Bende Federal Constituency and the Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu joined other global leaders at the official pre-meeting of the Stop TB Partnership Board Event organized by the Global TB Caucus held virtually on September 23rd, 2021. The event was a call for stakeholders to reflect on the journey towards achieving the United Nations High Level Meeting (HLM) on Tuberculosis targets, in order to align their actions with the current realities most especially with the COVID-19 pandemic.  In furtherance, of the meeting held in 2018, with world leaders, international Organizations, civil society and…