Author: Drum Africa Correspondent

Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, the Member representing Bende Federal Constituency who doubles as the Spokesperson of the House of Representatives has sent his warm wishes to the former governor of Abia state and Senator Representing Abia Central Senatorial zone in the Senate who celebrated his birthday few days ago. In a release by the Spokesperson, he expressed regrets for his inability to celebrate the Senator on his birthday for reasons beyond him. He recalled the days when he worked as the SSA to the former Governor on the MDGs, expressing the good relationship they built which has lasted till this…

The Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and the Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Kalu has sent a congratulatory message to Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, the newly elected Governor of Anambra state over his landslide victory in the last Saturday’s gubernatorial election in the state. In a release signed by him, the Spokesperson described Prof. Soludo as one of the best leaders in the Southeast. He encouraged him to make right choices in the selection of his cabinet pointing that leadership and good governance is identifying efficient individuals who are ready to serve the people. He further expressed…

The member representing Bende Federal Constituency and the Spokesperson of the House, today, November 11, 2021 received the award for Outstanding Legislative Contribution towards improved TB policy and funding from the Stop TB  Partnership Nigeria at an award ceremony which took place after 2-day conference at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. The award recognition which was presented to the legislator by Dr. Funke Lawson, a patron of the Stop TB partnership is in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the fight against Tuberculosis in the Nigeria and his active engagement in legislative activities of Nigeria Parliamentary TB Caucus, Africa TB…

Speaking at his weekly program, Ben Kalu’s Mandate, the member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has urged the constitution review committee to review the idea of a sixth state in the South East region of Nigeria, while encouraging all south eastern leaders of the region to rise to this call. The lawmaker stated that this is a good opportunity for this discussion to be considered as it is only logical for the south eastern states to have same number of states as with every other regions in Nigeria adding that the region has the capacity to shoulder six…

The Speaker, House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila while delivering his opening address at the just concluded capacity building training for the House Committee members on Media and Public Affairs took time to eulogize the Chairman of the Committee, Rep. Benjamin Kalu. In his words; “I want to particularly commend the media committee of the 9th NASS, but let me use the chairman as a point of contact. He is a chairman who continues to think outside the box and who is taking this media committee to a towering height like never before in the national assembly. His capacity, his…

The member representing Bende federal constituency Rep. Benjamin Kalu, graced the 24th Annual New Yam Festival and Civic Reception organized by the Item Union Abuja held on the 31st October 2021 at the Arts and Culture event hall, Area 10, Garki Abuja. The new yam festival which is an annual event in celebration of the beginning and end of a farming season while appreciating the rich cultural heritage of Item community, had in attendance high profile dignitaries and leaders such as the Senate Chief Whip, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu, Bishop Dr. Sunday Onuoha, Chief Daniel Akwari, High Chief Chesa Onwa…

The Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu was on Thursday 28, Oct 2021, paid a condolence visit to the home of his long time friend and in-law, the Abia born international sports analyst Ejikeme Ikwunze popularly known as ‘Mr football’ at his residence in Umunkaru Umuawa Alaocha Umuahia North local government of Abia state. The Abia born sports veteran who’s excitement could not be hidden appreciated the visit of the member whom he described as notable and the greatest Abia export to the center whom have not just shown an extreme and immeasurable commitment over a…

The member representing Bende federal constituency and the Spokesperson of the House, today 28th of October 2021 paid a condolence visit to the Chief of Staff to the Abia State Government, Prof. ACB Agbazuere at his Umuahia residence to commiserate with him on the death of his wife, Late Mrs. Onyinyechi Agbazuere. Rep. Kalu who was warmly welcomed by the Chief of Staff stated that he deemed it fit as a friend to come at such a time to share in his pain and grief. He emphasized that a pain felt by one’s friend is only lighter when shared, adding…

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…