Author: Drum Africa Correspondent
The Member representing Bende federal constituency and the Spokesperson of the house has addressed the recently published article by the daily trust on the allegations on the diversion of payment for legislative aides in the National Assembly. Recall that article had been published on Daily Trust titled by the National Assembly Legislative Aides Forum, alleging that some aides are being shortchanged by legislators at the National Assembly. Speaking at his weekly radio program, the ‘Ben Kalu’s Mandate’, the Spokesperson of the House while addressing the allegation, he urged citizens to have a change in perspective on information as it concerns…
The All Progressive Congress in Bende LGA conducted a successful congress yesterday, September 4, 2021 at the party local government secretariat. The congress was held after a successful meeting by the Bende caucus led by the member representing Bende Fed. Constituency Rep. Benjamin Kalu where they unanimously agreed on a consensus approach for the selection of the leadership of the Local Government after a harmonization process by two sub committees. Rep. Kalu in his opening speech thanked the leaders for their commitment to the party and development of the local government. He highlighted that the process was devoid of any…
Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and the Spokesperson of the House, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has celebrated the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha, on this birthday. In a goodwill message to the SGF, the Spokesperson described him as a diligent man who is committed to service and the development of Nigeria. The Spokesman acknowledged the SGF for his pro-activeness as the Chairman of the COVID-19 Taskforce which he described as significant in curtailing the spread of the virus during the pandemic. Rep. Kalu ended his birthday message with best wishes for the SGF. Read the message…
The leaders, students and members of Nkpa/Umuimenyi community in Bende LGA were filled with great joy and gratitude as the member representing Bende Federal Constituency Rep. Benjamin Kalu commissioned the renovated classroom blocks in addition to furniture in Nkpa Technical Secondary School Nkpa. The representative while commissioning the project mentioned that it is indeed a season of celebration for the Nkpa people as there has an array of projects being flagged off and commissioned in the community. He thanked the people for their continuous support to the party APC adding that they are committed to helping people in all nooks and…
Umuhu Ezechi was not left out of the celebration as the member representing Bende Federal Constituency arrived to commission the renovated Community Primary School Umuhu Ezechi in Bende, Abia State. While welcoming the representative, the leaders and members of the community were full of joy and gratitude for the renovated classroom blocks. They recalled that the school was almost abandoned due to it deplorable state until the representative showed up. Rep. Kalu while commissioning the project emphasized that this is the beginning of good things in Umuhu Ezechi and Bende at large, he added the education is key to the…
The representative continued his tour round primary schools today, September 3, 2021 as he distributed classroom desks and chairs in primary schools across the wards in Bende Federal Constituency. The representative and his entourage were received by the leaders and community members including the traditional ruler HRH Eze Ifeanyi Owo who expressed gratitude to him for his commitment to education and the development of the community. They also reaffirmed their support through his administration. Rep. Kalu assured them of more projects to come to the community and Bende at large.
As the distribution of classroom desks and chairs alongside other educational materials across wards in Bende continues, the member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu arrived Alayi Central School, Bende. He was received by the leaders, members of the community and teachers of the school. While appreciating the representative, the Head mistress mentioned that the school has suffered neglected for a long time in the community, she expressed gratitude that they have finally been remembered at such a time. She further commended the representative for his good works. The Vice President of the Alayi Development Union, Comr. Uche Kalu…
It was a day of jubilation for the women of Amaogwu Bende as the Rep. Benjamin Kalu, member representing Bende Federal Constituency commissioned a maternity health center in Amaogwu Bende, Bende LGA, Abia State. Mrs. Ihuoma Johnbosco while speaking at the project commissioning, thanked the representative for remembering the women by renovating the maternity health center, adding that before now, they have had some casualties as a result of poor infrastructure in the center. In his response, Rep. Kalu stated that health is a priority for him and this is why he is committed to see that all of these…
It was yet another day filled with several emotions from children, parents and teachers of primary schools in Bende as the member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu commenced distribution of classroom desks and chairs from the Universal Basic Education Commission to primary schools across all 13 wards. While distributing the desks, the representative recalled his days in primary school, and how they were subjected to sit on the floor to learn as a result of lack of seats in the school, sadly this is still the case in most schools till now, he stated that this is the…
It was another day of jubilation as the people of Okai-Item danced out to welcome their representative, Rep. Benjamin Kalu and his entourage as they arrived for the commissioning of the Okai-Item primary school, Bende Federal Constituency on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Rep. Kalu who began with songs of praises to the almighty God, appreciated the people of Okai-Item for their unwavering support and prayers. He recalled during elections, when the people of Okai-Item honoured him with a chieftaincy title. He added that what they have seen today is just a sample of the plans he has for them. While speaking,…