Author: Drum Africa Correspondent

As Nigeria celebrates her 62nd year as an Independent nation, the Spokesperson of the House of Representatives and Member representing Bende Federal Constituency has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful and steadfast with efforts to surmount that challenges facing the nation. In a congratulatory message, the Spokesperson stated that this celebration offers the nation another opportunity to reflect on the journey of so far and the way forward with focus on good leadership. He emphasized that the country can only overcome its challenges when the citizens come together in one spirit of unity and peace participating in activities that advance nation…

Member representing Bende Federal Constituency who also doubles as the Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has been appointed as a member, Local Government National Directorate of the APC Presidential Campaign Council amongst other leaders. Following the list released by the All Progressives Congress of its Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) and on the 23rd of September, 2022. The Council consists of 31 Directorates with President Muhammadu Buhari as the Chairman and the Presidential standard bearer as the Deputy, the National Chairman of the party, Senator Abdullahi Adamu is the Deputy Chairman (2) and Kasheem Shettima, the Vice-Presidential candidate…

In the last three weeks over 800 Constituents of Bende Federal Constituency have been awarded grants from federal government attracted by the Representative, Benjamin Okezie Kalu. While about 600 constituents received a cash grant after the training and empowerment program organised for youths and women of the constituency by NICO, another set of 200 constituents selected across the federal constituency gathered to receive another cash grant as authorised by the Ministery of Humanitarian Affairs to assist rural dwellers ameliorate the impact of hardship in their various endeavours. This took place in Bende town on the 16th of September 2022 where…

Member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has sent his good wishes to the deputy governorship candidate of the Young Progressive Party in the state, Chima Anyaso as he turns 42. The Representative in a goodwill message described the Deputy Governorship candidate as one who has distinguished himself in various squares of life through his passion and dedication towards development becoming a model for the youths. Rep. Kalu further appreciated Dr. Anyaso for his charitable initiatives to the good people of Bende adding that has successfully put the constituency on the map in his endeavors. The lawmaker prayed for good…

The Council of Item Traditional Rulers today the 17th day of September 2022 Conferred the title of AGUNECHEMBA 1 OF ITEM (THE LION THAT DEFENDS ITEM COMMUNITY) on the member representing Bende Federal Constituency Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu at the annual New Yam Festival “IÑU NDI” in recognition of his outstanding representation. The Chairman of the Council of Traditional Rulers HRH Eze Innocent Kalu while conferring this title described the Representative as a man who has the interest of Item people at heart and responds accordingly to their requests regardless of the when he is called upon. He added that the…

Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu felicitates with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on the celebration of his 66th birthday describing him as a man of integrity. The Representative In a goodwill message while congratulating the SGF stated that he is an excellent administrator worthy of emulation, a man who is dedicated in service to God and humanity adding that he has not compromised his faith even in service. He prayed for God’s blessings in all areas of his life. He wrote; HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT…

The bill for an act to amend the Nigeria Meteorological Agency Act to grant the Nigeria Meteorological Agency sole authority to grant approvals and licenses for the establishment of meteorological stations and other related matters sponsored by the Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has been signed into law by the President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. The bill which was first read on Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019 seeks to repeal the Nigerian Metrological Agency (Establishment, etc.) Act, No. 9 of 2003, enacts the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (Establishment) Act,…

The member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has felicitated with Abia and Abians on the occasion of its 31st Anniversary as a State. In a congratulatory letter, the Representative thanked God for preserving the state and its residents through this 31st year despite any unusual difficulties that may have faced the state at various points. He commended the Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu for his efforts to move the state forward, particularly for publishing the 30-year development plan, a guide toward the sustainable development of the state. He further urged the government…

The Member representing Bende Federal Constituency in partnership with the National Institute for Cultural Orientation organized a training program aimed at empowering Bende Women and Youths in the cultural industry with grants in support of the crafts. The program was held at the Multipurpose Hall, Bende L.G.A, Abia State on Friday, 26th August 2022 was also aimed at harnessing Bende cultural heritage for the women and youth. In an opening address by the Executive Secretary/CEO NICO Mrs. Patience Item, stated that the organization is one that willing to serve the women and youth in various capacities through numerous programs and…

The Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson of the House, Rep. Benjamin Kalu sends his warm wishes to the Minority Leader of the Abia State House of Assembly and Member representing Bende North State Constituency Hon. Chijioke Chukwu on his birthday. In his congratulatory message by the Spokesperson, he described Hon. Chukwu as a ‘reliable and dependable party man’ who has proven to be a good leader for Bende North at the Abia State House of Assembly. He appreciated the member for using government resources judiciously for the benefit of the people and development of his constituency instead of…