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The Spokesperson of the House and Member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu received a delegation from the European Union today, July 14th, 2021 at his office in the National Assembly. The delegates include the Deputy Head of Delegation, Alexandre Borges Gomes, and Political Officer, Politics, Press and Information Section, Paulo Barroso Simoes. The Senior Legislative Aide at the Office of the Representative Mr. Chidozie Aja while introducing the other members of staff described the role of each staff to the delegates and the operations of the office at the National Assembly and the constituency. He further explained the…

The Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs and Member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has been awarded the Most Innovative Representative of the House by the House of Representatives Press corps at the 2nd Annual Dinner which held on the 12th of July at the International Conference Center. The event was organized by the Press Corps with the aim of recognizing outstanding legislators who have been effective in the delivering the dividends of democracy to their constituents and Nigeria at large. The Spokesperson in his opening speech at the event mentioned that it has been the…

The Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs yesterday, 9th of July 2021, represented President Buhari at the commissioning and handing over of the flood, erosion and gully menace project at the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede. He was accompanied by Hon. Chijioke Chukwu, the member representing Bende North at the Abia State House of Assembly who is also the Minority Leader of the House, Chief Daniel Akwari, his Special Adviser on Political matters and Chief Cliff Ogbede who is also his Special Adviser on Education. The Spokesperson was received at the Imo State Government…

The Spokesperson of the House of Representatives and Member representing Bende Federal constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has scored the current level of drug control in Nigeria below 50% stating that the house will ensure to set up legal frameworks to bring it at par with global standards. While speaking at the CSO-Parliamentary Stakeholders’ policy roundtable held in commemoration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (World Drug Day), the representative mentioned that there is a growing concern for drug abuse in the country. The event which was held at NAF Conference Centre, Abuja on the 7th of…

The representatives of the APC executives in Bende LGA paid a courtesy call to the member representing Bende Federal Constituency Rep. Benjamin Kalu, yesterday, June 5th, 2021 at the House of Representatives, National Assembly Complex. The executives in attendance include Mr. Lucky Philip, the Vice Chairman of the LGA, Chief Mrs. Uwaezu Ogbonna, the Woman Leader, Comr. Nduoma Okoroafor, Youth Leader, Comr. Igwe Chibuisi Agu, LG Organizing Secretary, Okechukwu Igwe, Asst. Legal Adviser, also present at the meeting was Chief Daniel Akwari, a stakeholders from Bende LGA, and members of staff from the office of the representative. The Vice-Chairman while…

In line with the Petroleum Industry Bill recently passed by the National Assembly, Representatives have been asked to further engage with their constituents in order to enlighten Nigerians on the bill and its components. Following this, the Spokesperson of the House of Representatives and Member, Representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu in an online engagement session with Bende constituents which held on the 4th of July 2021, participated in a question and answer session to address pertinent issues regarding the PIB. A recap of the questions and answers by the representative: Question by Constituents (Q): The Petroleum Industry Bill…

The Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and the Spokesperson of the House of Representatives has sent his warm wishes to the mother of the former Governor of Abia State, an elder stateswoman, Chief Mrs. Eunice Uzor Kalu as she celebrates her birthday. Describing her as a unique mother for all, especially to the Bende people, he added that she is a woman of strength who has raised leaders in all spheres of life. The Representative prayed that God continues to grant her long life and good health as she adds another year to her life. I am delighted to join…

The Spokesperson of the House of Representatives and Member representing Bende Federal Constituency Rep. Benjamin Kalu received the Political Officer of the United States Mission in Nigeria, Mr. Jerry Howard, yesterday, 28th June 2021 at his office at the House of Representatives. Speaking at the Office of the Spokesperson, Mr. Howard stated that as a partner to Nigeria’s democracy, the US Mission in Nigeria would always support activities that advance democracy in Nigeria. He highlighted that in his line of work, he has come to the realization that the House of Representatives is closest to the masses, adding that the…

The Spokesperson, House of Representatives, and Member representing Bende Federal Constituency has felicitated with the Speaker, House of Representatives on his 59th Birthday describing him as a selfless leader and true nation builder. The spokesperson expressed his pleasure while celebrating the Hon. Speaker, appreciating him for his commitment to good governance which has yielded remarkable results in the 9th House of Representatives, adding that the speaker has raised the bar of registration not just in Nigeria but in Africa and beyond. He said: ‘As the Speaker of the 9th House of Representatives, you have redefined legislation and lifted the bar…

The Spokesperson of the House and Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs addressed the Media Aides and Information personnel of the National Assembly during a two-day capacity-building workshop organized by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) on the 21st of June, 2021. In his address, He emphasized the role of media in governance and leadership, highlighting that effective understanding of the media and its use is key to the success of any legislative assembly. He said: ‘The contrasting views of the above leaders, however divergent, have a common denominator; they confirm that there is an intrinsic…