Author: Drum Africa Correspondent

The Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and the Spokesperson of the House has assured the people of Bende Federal Constituency that security  measures will be put in place to prevent subsequent incidents of violence and insecurity. The Member made this statement in a press release today, May 13th 2021 following the attack on the Bende Police Station. He expressed sadness over the issues of insecurity currently going on in the constituency, highlighting that this is the third time there has been an attack in two months. The representative mentioned that as a result of past incidents, plans were already on…

The Spokesperson of the House of Representatives and Member representing Bende Federal Constituency has celebrated the Former Deputy Senate President and Senator representing Enugu West Senatorial District, Chief Ike Ekweremadu describing him as a humble and diligent politician worthy of emulation. Celebrating this auspicious day in the life of the former Senator, the Spokesperson commended him for his leadership in the southeast, emphasizing the way he has represented not just his constituency but the region at large. He described the Former Deputy Senate President as a man of peace and patriotic leader who has worked dutifully for the advancement of…

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has described the spokesperson of the House and Member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu as a good man, worthy colleague and one of the best in the House, prays for God to continue to bless and keep him, wishing him a continuous growth in stature and grace. This was captured in the official birthday card signed by him on his 50th birthday. You would recall that the spokesperson marked his 50th birthday on the 5th of May 2021 and was celebrated by his colleagues. The Speaker wrote, ‘Happy birthday to…

The Spokesperson of the House of Representatives and Member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has expressed sincere gratitude to the well wishes by all and sundry as he marked his 50th birthday. In his appreciation message, he mentioned that he chose to celebrate this 50th birthday in a solemn mood considering the times the nation is faced with. The representative expressed his delight at the goodwill messages of friends and well wishers, remarking that he was elated and humbled. He wrote, ‘Words may not suffice to truly express how I feel. It was elating and humbling at the…

…’the 9th House of Representatives is committed to the independence and freedom of the press.’ The Spokesperson, House of Representatives and Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs Rep. Benjamin Kalu commemorates the World Press Freedom Day. The representative in a press statement released today, May 3rd 2021 highlighted that the world press freedom is a day set aside to celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom, evaluate press freedom around the world, defend the media from attacks on their independence and pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the profession. He mentioned that it serves…

The House of Reps. in response to a press release by Mr. Francis Agbo, who claimed to be the spokesman of the minority caucus, alleging that the speaker was wrong in not allowing the debate on the issue raised by the minority leader, has insisted that there was no error in the statement by the Speaker and has refused to withdraw earlier statement, reiterating zero tolerance of terrorism of any kind. The Spokesperson of the House and Member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu in another press release stated that his office will not join issues with him neither…

The Spokesperson of the House and Member Representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has stated that the House is ready to hear Rep. Elumelu’s Call for the resignation of the Minister of Communication and Digital Technology, Isa Pantami, soon as a House motion. The Representative made this statement In a press release on the 22nd of April, 2021. He stated that the House is aware of several publications on online and traditional media claiming that the Speaker of the House, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila blocked a motion by the Minority Leader of the House, Rep. Ndudi Elumelu purportedly demanding the…

The Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and the Spokesperson of the house has condemned the attack on the Uzuakoli Police station. The Member in a press statement released today April 19th 2021 stated that the unfortunate incident which occurred today in Uzuakoli, Bende Local Government is a painful way of bringing back the memories of the civil war which the South East is still recovering from. In his words ‘It is saddening that while the South East is still recovering and rebuilding from the destructions of the civil war, certain anarchists venture to destroy the gains we have made through…

The motion was moved by the spokesperson Rep. Benjamin Kalu as the House Committee on Healthcare services today April 9, 2021 met with the executives of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) and other major stakeholders in the health sector to discuss issues surrounding the strike action by doctors and steps to solving them. Recall that the meeting was adjourned the previous day owing to the absence of the Registrar of the MDCN. The House had warned that if the registrar failed to attend the meeting, they would be forced to…

A delegation from the House of Representatives on Wednesday April 7, 2021 had constructive engagements with the US Department of States to review the relationship between both countries with specific regards to Nigeria’s security issues. At the informal session, key questions raised by the delegates were answered by the Nigerian ally. The House delegation was led by Rep. Jimi Benson, Chairman House Committee on Defence; and had Rep. Abdulrazak Namdas, Chairman House Committee on Army; Rep. Adejoro Adeogun, Deputy Chairman, House Committee on National Security and Intelligence; and Rep. Benjamin Kalu, House Spokesperson and Chairman, Committee on Media and Public…