Author: Drum Africa

Mahatma Gandhi a famous philosopher once opined that, ‘’the best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.’’ And this position cannot be far-fetched in the giant strides and servant leadership styles of Hon Benjamin Kalu, the house committee chairman on media and public affairs, the spokesman of the Nigeria’s green chamber as well as member representing Bende federal constituency at the national assembly Abuja, having made an indelible mark on the sands of time as the parliamentarian now brings government closer to his people and the people closer to the government which historically was…

Recently, a select delegation from the House of Representatives 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 pertinent questions raised by the delegates were answered by the Nigerian ally. The legislative 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 Affairs. The US…

House Spokesperson, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, has congratulated the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Umuahia, Dr Azubuike Onyebuchi on his elevation to the status of a full Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology by the Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi State. The legislator representing Bende Federal Constituency was full of praises for Dr. Onyebuchi whose elevation he described as testament to the fine quality of the men and women of Abia extraction. He described the CMD as focused, integrous, hardworking, and highly cerebral, qualities which he highlighted as the reason for Dr. Onyebuchi’s achievements at such…

House of Representatives Spokesperson, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has congratulated Hon. Chimaobi Ebisike, the PDP candidate for the Aba North and Aba South Federal Constituency bye-election on his declaration by the Independent, National Electoral Commission (INEC), as winner of the election conducted on March 27, 2021. Read the statement below. PRESS RELEASE March 28, 2021 CONGRATULATIONS TO HON. CHIMAOBI EBISIKE I congratulate Hon. Chimaobi Ebisike, the PDP candidate for the Aba North and Aba South Federal Constituency bye-election on his declaration by the Independent, National Electoral Commission (INEC), as winner of the election conducted on March 27, 2021. Now that elections…

Spokesperson of the House of Representatives and member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, has congratulated Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on his birthday. In a statement released by him, the Spokesperson hailed Prof. Osinbajo as the gold standard of integrity in governance wishing him many more years of leadership. Read the message below; FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 8, 2021 HAPPY BIRTHDAY HIS EXCELLENCY, VICE PRESIDENT YEMI OSINBAJO Today, on behalf of my family and the entire people of Bende Federal Constituency, it is my absolute delight to celebrate His Excellency, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on the anniversary of his…

House Spokesperson and Member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has congratulated Air Vice Marshal Emmanuel O. Chukwu on his promotion to College Secretary, National Defence College as well as Major General Gold Chubuisi on his appointment as General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2nd Division, Nigerian Army. Expressing his elation that the Air Vice Marshal and the Major General, both constituents of Bende were honoured with such elevation, he hailed them as some of the best brains of Bende. He expressed his confidence that they would contribute solutions to the rising insecurity in Nigeria and pledged to provide all the…

Let’s talk about hometown fabulists for a hot second. When you’re in a social setting and casually asked, “Where are you from?”, obviously the point isn’t to quickly hear the answer and get it out of the way. It’s to start a conversation that illuminates how your life experiences have shaped you, what values you stand for and how you represent the ethos of your hometown. Of course, in every party there is always the attention seeker, that one unpleasant fellow who would falsely lay claim to a great city, purely out of a groveling need to be validated by…

This disclaimer is released to refute the claims that Mr. Ukpai Sunday was the chairman of the Itumbauzor Ward APC in Bende LGA. In line with its constitutional mandate, APC chooses her executives (excos), not by appointment but, through party congresses. The last election which produced the excos had Mr. Emmanuel Chigozie elected as the APC Chairman for Itumbauzo Ward. The name, Ukpai Sunday is highly unknown to the body of party executives in Bende LGA. Mr. Sunday was a spy of PDP in APC working for the former PDP candidate at the Bende Federal Constituency election and was discovered…

House Spokesperson and Member representing Bende Federal Constituency has hailed Sir Alex Wabara as a respected statesman. He said this in a birthday message to the APC Chieftain. Wishing him happy birthday, Rep. Kalu remarked that Abia was blessed to have Sir Wabara. Read the message below; FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2021 HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIR MARK WABARA Today, on behalf of my family and the entire people of Bende Federal Constituency, it is my absolute delight to celebrate a great leader and a respected statesman who has distinguished himself in the financial services industry, as well as in…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives today received a report of the 9th House Sectoral Roundtable Session on Health. The presentation of the document titled the Green Book was made by Honourable Benjamin Kalu, the Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs; Hon Yusuf Sununu, Chairman of the Health Services Committee; Honourable Paschal Obi, the Chairman of Health Institutions Committee (represented by Hon. Dr Martins Oke); and Obinna Osisiogu, the Executive Director of Advocacy for Civic Engagement (ACE) Centre. In attendance was the Chairman of Defence committee, Hon Babajimi Benson as well as Jacqueline Obule and…