Author: Drum Africa Correspondent

More communities like Uzuakoli, Ozuitem, Alayi, and Itumbauzo are set to receive Federal Government Intervention on the ecological needs of the community as Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu draws the attention of the House to ecological problems facing these communities. You may recall that Rep. Kalu who moved the first motion of the House on ecological intervention (HM-001), in that motion drew the attention of the Federal Government to the ecological needs in various communities in Bende Federal Constituency. Fortunately, some communities such as Umuimenyi Nkpa have received interventions…

In efforts to intensify the fight against corruption in Nigeria, the bill to establish the Office of National Inspector General for Tax Crime Commission sponsored by the Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has passed through Second Reading. According to Rep. Kalu, the bill seeks to establish a system for the independent oversight of revenue collection authorities in Nigeria with the aim of promoting the economy, efficiency and effectiveness in the administration of revenue laws, leakages, expansion of the tax net, ensuring accountability in the tax system as well…

Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu is set to be awarded as the Most Outstanding Rep. Member of the Year 2022 at the 10th edition of the Democracy Heroes Awards which will be held on the 18th of August, 2022 at the Congress Hall, Transcorp Hilton in Abuja. The delegation which was led by the convener of the Awards, Mr. Olufunsho Alexandre Ajabonna paid a courtesy call to the Office of the representative to present the Certificate of Nomination to him on the 20th of July, 2022 in the National Assembly…

Member representing Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has threatened legal action against one Mr. Robinson Uwak, a former member of the National Assembly over alleged defamation. Hon. Kalu, spokesperson of the House of Representatives therefore demanded apology from Mr. Uwak within seven days, retraction of the libelous contents as well as deletion of all published defamatory contents online within seven days. In a letter from his legal representative, Prof. Ernest Ojukwu, SAN of Ojukwu Faotu & Yusuf Chambers, the lawmaker also demanded that the apology letter be published in at least two national dailies and distributed…

Was it not the Holy Bible that said ‘when the righteous is in authority,  the people rejoice? The same Bible identified several individuals whose righteousness begat them death and tribulations.  Many therefore ask ‘why’? The answer like they say is blowing in the wind. This paradox aptly applies to the current spokesman of the HoR,  Hon. Ben Kalu fondly called the ‘Oracle’ of the 9th  Assembly whose representation of Bende federal constituency has become a story for posterity to record. I  will be unable to put forward all he has done in the constituency in less than 4 years for…

Member Rep Bende Federal Constituency and the Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has been nominated by the Order Paper in the Most Valuable Parliamentarians (MVP) Hall of Fame in the Category of the Top Performer in Bills Sponsorship in the SouthEast Geo-political Zone. The certificate of nomination recognizing the member as one of the top bills sponsors in the 9th Assembly was presented to the him at the OrderPaper Evening of Sparkles held on the 14th of July, 2022 at Transcorp Hilton Abuja. Rep. Kalu who has over 41 bills to his name even as a…

The Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has commiserated with the family of the Chief Medical Director of Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia Prof. Azubuike Onyebuchi, and the entire family over the loss of their father, Late Sir Micah Onyebuchi. The lawmaker in his condolence message expressed sadness over the loss of the Late Sir Onyebuchi who he described as a leader and admirable father. He recalled his evident strides as Chairman of Abia State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB) adding that he has indeed lived a life of service and will…

Member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has sent his warm wishes to the Mother of the Former Governor of Abia state and President, Reality Organization Worldwide, Elder Eunice Uzor-Kalu on the occasion of her birthday. Describing her as a mother figure to him and the entire constituency, the representative applauded her strength and hospitality, adding that she has raised successful leaders from far and near. He prayed for God to continue to grant her good health and long life to celebrate more years to come. He wrote: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ELDER EUNICE UZOR KALU (ODIUKONAMBA) On behalf of my…

The member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has sent his warm wishes to the Federal Commissioner at the Public Complaints Commission, Dr. Madukwe Ukaegbu on the occasion of his birthday. Rep. Kalu in his statement described the celebrant as one of the greatminds to come from the constituency adding that he has distinguished himself as a refined public administrator and strategist. He commended the commissioner for his work at the Public Complaints Commission urging him to continue representing the good people of Bende and Abia state in general. While wishing him a happy birthday, the representative prayed for…

The bill which seeks to establish an Entrepreneurship Development Bank in Nigeria to enable young entrepreneurs to access finance to grow their businesses sponsored by the Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has passed second reading on the floor of the House during the plenary session held on June 29, 2022. The lawmaker in his debate stated that this is a major step in tackling the fundamental challenge of the youths who lack the capacity to fund their businesses in line with achieving the SDGs. He said: “In line with the…