Author: Drum Africa Correspondent
The people of Amukabi/Amaokwe Item were overwhelmed with joy as they danced out in jubilation to celebrate their representative Rep. Benjamin Kalu on the commissioning of the 300KVA transformer he attracted for the community. Speaking at the project commission, Chief Daniel Akwari, a Stakeholder in the community appreciated the representative for his commitment to the Item community. He emphasized that Rep. Kalu is very committed to the development of Item community, he added that this is only the beginning of good things to come from this administration. Rep. Benjamin Kalu in his response recalled the massive support that came from…
The people of Onu-Ibina welcomed the member representing Bende Federal Constituency Rep. Benjamin Kalu with songs of praises as he commissioned two newly constructed classroom blocks in addition to office, store, and furniture at Igbere, Bende LGA Abia State. The pupils of the school who were also full of excitement, sang and matched around the school premises, the representative delighted by their performance joined them to make the moment even more beautiful. They matched to songs of praises and recognition to the community and Bende at large. While commissioning the project, the representative stated that the reason he built these…
Amidst celebrations, praises and gratitude, the member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu commissioned the renovated Girls’ High School in Uzuakoli, Bende Federal Constituency today, August 31, 2021. Present at the commissioning were the community leaders, traditional rulers, party leaders, stakeholders and members of the community. While welcoming the representative, Kingsley Okechukwu Arisa, a stakeholder from the ward recalled that the school used to be a meeting point for hoodlums and unsafe for he learning, he expressed appreciation for the new look adding that it is now a conducive environment fit for learning, he thanked the representative for the projects…
The member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu commissioned a solar-powered borehole at Ugwunkpa today, August 31, 2021, in Ugwu Nkpa, Bende LGA amidst celebrations from constituents. The youths, women, and entire people of Ugwu Nkpa who were overwhelmed with joy as they welcomed the representative, rolled out their drums chanting and singing, thanking God for giving them such a proactive leader. In an opening remark made by the President-General Nkpa Development Union, Rev. Emmanuel Nwaji, he thanked God for such a wonderful day expressing gratitude to Rep. Kalu for his commitment to the development of the Nkpa community. He…
It was a day filled with profound joy and excitement as the Member representing Bende Federal Constituency And Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu formally flagged off the Umuimenyi Nkpa Roads/Ecological site intervention project approved by the Federal Executive Council, today August 27, 2021. The official flag off was successfully performed by the team from the Ecological Fund Office Abuja, which included The Director, Pollution Control, Mr. Igwe Clinton who represented the Permanent Secretary of the Ecological Funds Office, Dr. Habiva Lawal, the Deputy Director, Pollution Control and Project Supervisor Mrs Kolade Esther, Project Manager, Uwemje Useh,…
The Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and the Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has suggested that all hands must be on deck if we are to achieve a state we will be proud of. The representative in a statement released today, August 27, 2021 while congratulating the state on this milestone age. Describing the state as ‘a work in progress’ he stated that the journey of the state has not been such a smooth one as a result of many factors however, he suggested that this may be a good time to leverage on the capacity…
The Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson of the House, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has congratulated the Minority Leader of the Abia State House of Assembly and Member representing Bende North State Constituency Hon. Chijioke Chukwu as he celebrates his birthday today. In his birthday wish, the Spokesperson mentioned that Hon. Chukwu is a diligent man who is very passionate about the development of Bende and his commitment to this is glaring. He applauded the member for the way he has continued to deliver good leadership at the State Assembly adding that he is a wonderful team player and a…
The Member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has ranked tops on the bills chart of 203 newly elected representatives in the 9th House, leading with about 41 bills. This was revealed in a publication made by the OrderPaper of the House while analyzing a midterm scorecard for the representatives and the bills tally from June 2019 to May 2021. As reported by OrderPaperToday, Out of the total number of 1365 bills sponsored within the last two years in the House, 10 out of 203 new reps have sponsored 195 bills, which constitutes about 14.2% of the total…
The Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and the Spokesperson of House of Representatives Rep. Benjamin Kalu was at Ojoto Akanasato and Obosi in Idemili North and South Local Government of Anambra State to flag of the Group Individual Family Social Health Insurance Programme (GIFSHIP) a series of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) while representing the Speaker, House of Representatives and Chairman, House Committee on Health Care Services. Speaking at the flag off which held on Thursday, August 5, 2021, the Spokesperson highlighted the importance of health in the society and the reason for which the government has decided to…
The Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and the Spokesperson of the House of Representatives has sent his best wishes to Chief Daniel Akwari a.k.a Osuuzo as he celebrates his birthday describing him a strong supporter and ally. The representative while wishing Chief Akwari a happy birthday described him as his long time friend who has always been available to him at all times. He added that he is a very fierce advocate for the growth and development of his community, Item, in Bende Federal Constituency. Rep. Kalu prayed that as he adds another year to his life that God will…