Author: Drum Africa Correspondent
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…
Rep. Benjamin Kalu joined the family of Late Azubuike Onyebuchi as he paid his last respect to the Late Chief Sir Micah Onyebuchi at their country home, Amuzukwu, Umuahia. He described the Late Chief Sir Onyebuchi who died at the age of 90 as a man of great repute who has left a legacy that will outlive him adding that he will always be remembered for his commitment and service to the development of Abia State. Rep. Kalu expressed confidence that his Children will uphold the legacy of their father while praying for God to grant his soul eternal rest.
The Member representing Bende Federal Constituency received the YPP Deputy Governorship Candidate, Dr. Chima Anyaso, and his entourage at his country home in Agbamuzu, Bende LGA, amid cheers and celebrations on October 26, 2022. The Deputy Governorship Candidate of the Young Progressives Party who was an opponent to the Representative in the 2019 Elections arrived at his home with over 200 of his supporters who also accompanied him to pay a courtesy visit to the Honorable Member. Speaking at the gathering, Dr. Anyaso expressed delight in the events of the night, he emphasized that the Representative was and will always…
The executive members of Uzuakoli Youth Development Association has assured the member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu of their support in the forthcoming elections as they paid him a courtesy call at his country home. The National President, Uzuakoli Youth Association, Comrade Chijioke Casmire Ndubuisi speaking on behalf of the association commended the Representative for his excellent leadership that has delivered tangible results in just three years, stressing that as a result of his work they have deemed it fit to come and formally declare their total support for his reelection come 2023. Rep. Benjamin Kalu appreciated the members…