Author: Drum Africa Correspondent

It was a day filled with celebration and gratitude as the entire Item Community felt strongly the impact Rep. Benjamin Kalu’s representation as he Commissioned several completed projects on Saturday March 12, 2022. The projects which include; a block of 3 Classrooms at Item High School, Amaokwe, block of 3 classrooms in Amaekpu Community Primary School and the largest of it which is a block 6 classrooms at Apuañu Community Primary School, all in Item, Bende Federal Constituency. In a welcome address, the President General of Item Development Union, Chief Ogba Nwokolo who accompanied the Representative to commission the classroom…

It was another joyful day as the people of Amaokai Ugwueke came out en-masse to receive the Member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu on his arrival to commission a block of three classrooms recently completed in the community. Present at the commissioning were the council of Chiefs led by HRH. Eze Nwafor Chukwu, Eze-Ugwu (II) of Amaokai, men and women of Amaokai community, including the pupils well dressed in their school uniforms to welcome the Representative. HRH. Eze Nwafor in his opening statement thanked Rep. Kalu for remembering Amaokai Ugwueke, he mentioned that, since the creation of the…

The Member representing Bende Federal Constituency commissioned three classroom blocks recently completed at Ndiwo, Itumbauzo in Bende Federal Constituency. In a welcome speech by the Headmistress of the School, Mrs. Felicia Ogbonnaya Kalu Nta, appreciated the honorable member for remembering the NDIWO Community school, she mentioned that the students before now were subjected to learning in uncomfortable environment and harsh conditions owing to the state of the buildings, adding that with the new classroom blocks, they are hopeful for massive impact in learning and development of the students. Also speaking at the commissioning was the President General of the Ndiwo…

It was a day of celebration, amidst songs of praises and gratitude, as the people of Ntalaakwu community in Itumbauzo, Bende welcomed the Member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu on his arrival to commission the newly constructed Primary Health Center at Ntalaakwu. The ceremony kicked off with an opening prayer by the oldest man in the community Elder Kalu Ndukwe, who poured out blessings on the Representative as he prayed for more grace, protection, and capacity through his journey in life and leadership. In an opening address delivered by the President General of Ntalaakwu community, he expressed gratitude…

The Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and the Spokesperson of the House, Rep. Benjamin Kalu received the Vice-Chancellor and other executives of the University of Calabar as they paid him a courtesy visit at his office on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at the National Assembly Complex. Amongst the delegates who accompanied the Vice-Chancellor Mrs. Florence Banku Obi were, Mr. Aniefok William, Acting Bursar, Hon. Vincent Ogbuagwu, Councilmember,  Mr. Daniel Onihana, Liaison Officer Emeritus, Dr. Don Claims, Coordinator, Mrs. Patience Abbas, Liaison Officer, Mrs. Tessy Mbu Omokiti, SA, Special Duties to Vice-Chancellor. The Vice-Chancellor, Mrs. Banku Obi in her introductory speech…

The Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Rep. Benjamin Kalu is set to be awarded at the Flo Fm Icons’ Award as the ‘Most Impactful Lawmaker of the Year’ as he received delegates from the station who paid him a courtesy call at his office on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. The delegation led by Mr. Victor Nwokocha while appreciating the representative stated that ahead of the 5th anniversary of the station, the Flo Fm Icons’ awards have been instituted as an exclusive platform for deserving individuals…

Media Aide to Rep. Benjamin Kalu has addressed recent allegations made by Promise Uzoma Okoro following the recent fire incident which occurred at the home of Hon. Nnenna Ukeje on the Ist of March, 2022. Read the press statement below; PRESS RELEASE   March 2, 2022 LIBELLOUS PUBLICATION AGAINST REP. BENJAMIN KALU BY ONE MR. PROMISE UZOMA OKORO Our attention has been drawn to the unscrupulous allegations making rounds on social media by one Mr. Promise Uzoma Okoro (PUO) on his Facebook page with the name and picture of Rep. Benjamin Kalu, Member representing Bende Federal Constituency over the recent fire incident at…

The member representing Bende Federal Constituency and the Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has sent his warm wishes to the Senate Majority Leader, Distinguished Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe as he marks his birthday describing him as an astute legislator. The lawmaker in his statement stated that the senator has shown true passion and patriotism in leadership. He added that he is a man of strong conviction and steadfastness who has not relented in delivering on his duties at the Senate. Rep. Kalu prayed that God blesses him with long life and good health today and in the…

The House of Representatives has felicitated with Nigerians as the President signed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill into Law on Friday, 25th February, 2022 at the State House, Aso Villa, Abuja. In a statement made available to newsmen by the Spokesperson of the House, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, the law maker highlighted that this is another major milestone achieved by the 9th Assembly under its current leadership through determination and hard work. Rep. Kalu congratulated Nigerians especially the Civil Society Organizations for their active participation through out the process of the bill to ensure a successful outcome. While extolling the President…

The bill to establish the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Item Bende sponsored by the Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson of the House, Reps Benjamin Kalu has passed its second reading today February 10, 2022, during the plenary session at the Green Chambers of the National Assembly. The bill which was first read on Wednesday 14th July 2021 seeks to provide for the establishment of the Federal University of Medical and Health Science in Item, Bende LGA of Abia State to make comprehensive provisions for its due management and administration as well as offer full-time training…