Author: Drum Africa Correspondent
The member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson, House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu was conferred the Chieftaincy title ‘Kpakpando Ohafia’ meaning ‘Star of Ohafia’ by the Council of Monarchs in Ohafia, on Sunday 2nd January, 2022 at Achichi Elu, Ohafia. While conferring the title on him, the Chairman, Ohafia Council of Monarchs, Ezie. Prof. E.U.L Imaga stated that the law maker was being recognized for his outstanding leadership and quality representation within the last two years in the National Assembly, he commended Rep. Kalu for his ability to deliver the dividends of democracy to his constituency and beyond, adding…
The member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson, House of Representatives has rejoiced with Nigerians and the world at large as the New Year 2022 emerges, reaffirming his commitment to quality representation. In his message, the lawmaker highlighted that the New Year is a time for reflection on advancement for the development of self and society, adding that in this New Year, he will not hold back in working for the good and transformation of Bende Federal Constituency, Abia state and the Nation at large. He urged Nigerians to uphold unity and peace of the Nation as this will ensure…
It was indeed a day of jubilation and profound joy as Bende constituents witnessed another groundbreaking edition of the Annual Town Hall Meeting/Empowerment program and report presentation by the member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu. The event which is the 19th edition of the annual empowerment program by the representative has been held on the 29th of December consecutively for the past 19 years, also marked the 3rd year for the town hall meeting and report presentation since his emergence as the member representing the people of Bende Federal Constituency, a remarkable day in his life that affords…
The member representing Bende federal constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu joined the Igbere community for the Ezumezu festival which was held on the 26th of December 2021 at the Igbere Secondary School field, Onu-Ibina Igbere, Bende. The Ezumezu Igbere ceremony which started as far back as 1958 as the Igbere Anniversary has been a triennial event that showcases the rich culture and tradition of the Igbere community especially through her age-grade system, to give thanks to God for keeping the oldest age-grade members who retire from community active service and adoption of the youngest age grade come into the fold of…
The member representing Bende federal constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has sent his warm wishes to the Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji as he marks another birthday. While describing him as a friend and brother in the legislature, Rep. Kalu acknowledged his charismatic leadership as it concerns the Abia State House of Assembly. He further commended his relationship with the federal legislature which has fostered productivity with the Assembly. The representative prayed that the Almighty continues to prosper him in this new age. He wrote; HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY RT. HON. CHINEDUM ENYINNAYA ORJI Today, for…
The Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and the Spokesperson, House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has felicitated with the people of Bende Federal Constituency on the Christmas celebration. The representative in his message to the constituents stated that while this is a time to spread love, it is also a period to re-examine their relationship with the creator, adding that there’s no better time to reflect and give thanks to God for last two and half years of service to the people. He further invited Bende constituents for the annual Townhall meeting set to hold on the 29th of December…
The Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and House of Reps. Spokesperson, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has sent his warm wishes to the Honorable Minister of State, Mines and Steel, Dr. Uchechukwu Ogah as he turns 52. The representative in his statement described the Hon. minister has a compassionate man with the fear of God, who is devoted to the people, adding that he is a great asset to Abia State and Nigeria as a whole. Rep. Kalu prayed that the almighty blesses him with long life and good health as he celebrates many more years to come. He wrote; FOR IMMEDIATE…
It was a signature training program yesterday being the 3rd of December 2021 as the member representing the people of Bende Federal Constituency, Rep Benjamin Kalu partnered with Advanced Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Laboratory (AUAVL) Uburu in Collaboration with Virdi Navitas Tech. Ltd on a skill acquisition training of youths in Aquaponics Development in Bende Federal Constituency. During the training which took place at Agbamuzu Town Hall in Bende, over two hundred and fifty constituents from the thirteen wards of Bende Federal Constituency were trained freely on fish farming and how best to combine crop farming with fish farming in the…
The member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has promised to attract government presence to the Onuiyang community in Bende Town, as he paid an assessment visit to the Onuinyang Migrant School on Thursday, November 25th, 2021. The community is made up of migrants who have lived and worked in Bende for over a hundred years, they occupy community hamlets where they operate from with a special school known as the Onuinyang Migrant School which provides a learning facility for their children. However, to access this school, the members of the community are subjected to cross a river known…
The member representing Bende Federal Constituency and the Spokesperson of the house, Rep. Benjamin Kalu was presented with an award of Excellence as a ‘Beacon of Hope’ by the Abia State Law Students Association, in recognition of his remarkable personality and support towards the development of justice and growth of law students across Nigeria on Friday, November 26th, 2021 at his country home in Bende. The Abia State Law Students Association which is an umbrella body of students studying Law in different universities across the federation who are indigenes of Abia State was represented by a six-man delegation led by…