Author: Drum Africa Correspondent
The Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Chairman Media and Public Affairs, Rep. Benjamin Kalu received delegates of the All Progressives Congress Youths and Students Council as they paid him a courtesy call on Thursday, January 28, 2022 in his office at the National Assembly Complex. The body which consists of students of higher institutions across various states, set up by the Caretaker Chairman, of the All Progressives Congress, His Excellency Mai Mala Buni were represented by a 10-man delegation led by the Director-General, Mazi Ezenwa A.A Onyirimba. Other members of the council in attendance include; North Central Zonal Coordinator,…
The Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has called on the leaders and members of the All Progressive Congress in Abia State to reunite as 2023 elections beckons. The law maker made this statement in his weekly radio engagement program, The Ben Kalu’s Mandate while speaking on the current issues within the party in the state. The Spokesperson highlighted that the strength of a party is in the strength of the people and without unity, there will be no victory adding that it has become paramount for the issues to be…
The Member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu received the officers of the National Immigration Service, Abia State Command led by the State Comptroller, Offiong Samuel Offiong who paid him a courtesy call at his country home in Bende on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, to discuss commencement of operations ahead of the commissioning of the completed Divisional Immigration Office attracted by the representative in Bende LGA. The Spokesperson of the House of Representatives who received the Comptroller and his team warmly appreciated them for honoring his invitation, adding that they have not only honored him but the entire Constituency.…
The member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu and his team continued the distribution of bags of rice to every home in the 13 wards of Bende Federal Constituency as part of the 19th Edition of his Food support project. Rep. Kalu who was on ground to distribute the food materials to the constituents appreciated them for their support in the past two years of his administration, emphasizing that their support has been critical to its success, he added that this is the reason he has made sure that no family will go hungry this season. He assured them…
The Senator representing Abia North Senatorial zone and Chief Whip of the Senate was in Bende to commission some projects completed by the Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu on Saturday, January 8, 2022. The projects commissioned include 1km Amaogwu Ndiokorieukwu road and 1Km Bende Okporoenyi road which have never been constructed before now, as well the Agbamuzu Civic Hall with offices amongst others in Bende Federal Constituency. Speaking during the commissioning, Rep. Benjamin Kalu appreciated the Distinguished Senator for his role as a leader through his journey in politics and…
The member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson, House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu was conferred the Chieftaincy title ‘Kpakpando Ohafia’ meaning ‘Star of Ohafia’ by the Council of Monarchs in Ohafia, on Sunday 2nd January, 2022 at Achichi Elu, Ohafia. While conferring the title on him, the Chairman, Ohafia Council of Monarchs, Ezie. Prof. E.U.L Imaga stated that the law maker was being recognized for his outstanding leadership and quality representation within the last two years in the National Assembly, he commended Rep. Kalu for his ability to deliver the dividends of democracy to his constituency and beyond, adding…
The member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson, House of Representatives has rejoiced with Nigerians and the world at large as the New Year 2022 emerges, reaffirming his commitment to quality representation. In his message, the lawmaker highlighted that the New Year is a time for reflection on advancement for the development of self and society, adding that in this New Year, he will not hold back in working for the good and transformation of Bende Federal Constituency, Abia state and the Nation at large. He urged Nigerians to uphold unity and peace of the Nation as this will ensure…
It was indeed a day of jubilation and profound joy as Bende constituents witnessed another groundbreaking edition of the Annual Town Hall Meeting/Empowerment program and report presentation by the member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu. The event which is the 19th edition of the annual empowerment program by the representative has been held on the 29th of December consecutively for the past 19 years, also marked the 3rd year for the town hall meeting and report presentation since his emergence as the member representing the people of Bende Federal Constituency, a remarkable day in his life that affords…
The member representing Bende federal constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu joined the Igbere community for the Ezumezu festival which was held on the 26th of December 2021 at the Igbere Secondary School field, Onu-Ibina Igbere, Bende. The Ezumezu Igbere ceremony which started as far back as 1958 as the Igbere Anniversary has been a triennial event that showcases the rich culture and tradition of the Igbere community especially through her age-grade system, to give thanks to God for keeping the oldest age-grade members who retire from community active service and adoption of the youngest age grade come into the fold of…
The member representing Bende federal constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has sent his warm wishes to the Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji as he marks another birthday. While describing him as a friend and brother in the legislature, Rep. Kalu acknowledged his charismatic leadership as it concerns the Abia State House of Assembly. He further commended his relationship with the federal legislature which has fostered productivity with the Assembly. The representative prayed that the Almighty continues to prosper him in this new age. He wrote; HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY RT. HON. CHINEDUM ENYINNAYA ORJI Today, for…