Author: Drum Africa
Rep. Benjamin Kalu (Member, Representing Bende Federal Constituency) has thanked the Hon. Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, following news that rehabilitation and construction on the Umuahia-Bende-Ohafia Road (LOT2) in Abia State has finally been approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). The approval, announced today during the FEC meeting, is for the rehabilitation to commence from the Umuahia axis of the road valued at N12.08bn to span a distance of 45km. In a statement to correspondents, a very elated Rep. Kalu thanked Minister Fashola for his listening ear, consideration and support over the last one year regarding…
Rep. Benjamin Kalu, House of Reps Spokesperson and member representing Bende Federal Constituency, has felicitated with popular philanthropist, businessman and APC chieftain, Chief Dan Okeke. Referring to Chief Okeke as a man of outstanding reputation and an exceptional philanthropist, Rep. Kalu prayed that God would preserve him as a source of blessing to all Abians. Read Rep Kalu’s birthday wishes for Chief Dan Okeke below;
The Spokesperson of the House, and member representing Bende Federal Constituency has joined in wishing APC State Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ben Godson a happy birthday. Read the birthday message below:
The Joint Committees of the Senate and House of Representatives on Climate Change, Environment and Ecology, this week commenced investigative oversight to ascertain the progress so far recorded in the oil spillage clean up in Ogoni and to also find out why the on-going project is yet to end. This is following a petition addressed to the House dated August 20, 2020 in which the Ogoni Youth Federation (OYF) accused the management of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), which is responsible for the coordination of clean-up activities, of incompetence, and corrupt practices. The petition, which was signed by the…
House of Representatives Spokesperson and member representing Bende Federal Constituency has addressed the controversies surrounding certain sections of the Companies and Allied Matters (Amendment) Act 2020 which was recently passed by the National Assembly and assented by the President. Recall that some Nigerians, especially clergymen and churches have kicked against certain provisions of the new law which they allege grants the Corporate Affairs Commission the power to remove and replace trustees or management of Incorporated Trustees registered under Part “C” of CAMA. Addressing the concerns on an NTA program, Rep. Kalu echoed the position of Vice President Osibanjo, adding that…
Spokesman of the House and Member representing Bende Federal Constituency today accompanied the Speaker of the House, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila on a diplomatic visit to Ghana regarding the recent trade disputes between Nigeria and Ghana. Recall that a few days ago, Ghanaian authorities closed down retail shops belonging to Nigerian traders living in Ghana for an alleged failure to meet the minimum equity required by Ghanaian investment law. The Federal Government through the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, had last week said it would no longer accept the humiliation of Nigerians by Ghana. Ghanaian authorities have since responded…
The Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has expressed utmost delight on the reopening of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport to air traffic. Rep. Kalu who was seen alighting from the first commercial aircraft to the commissioned run way was visibly elated over the speedy completion of the runway reconstruction and said he was excited that Akanu Ibiam International Airport has come alive again with better facilities. He stated that the reopening of the airport will not only boost the economy of the South East but also benefit individuals living in neighboring states like Cross…
Spokesperson of the House, Rep Benjamin Kalu, today, formally presented the 2nd edition of the Green Chamber Magazine to the Speaker of the House Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila (Speaker of the House). This presentation occurred during a meeting with the Speaker to discuss ways to deepen the understanding of the constitutional role of the legislature which remains the fulcrum of democracy. Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila received the second edition of the Green Chamber Magazine publication and commended Rep. Benjamin Kalu for his consistent efforts in changing the narrative about the House of Representatives. The Speaker noted that the Green Chamber Magazine has…
Spokesperson of the House of Reps and member representing Bende Federal Constituency has reacted to the decision of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu to set up a 9-man Investigative Committee to look into the operations of Inner Galaxy Steel Company in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State, with a view to ascertain their level of compliance with relevant local and international laws. Recall that on 12th of August 2020, a shocking article on the maltreatment of Nigerian employees by a Chinese company (Inner Galaxy Group) started trending on both print and social media platforms in Nigeria. The article alleged that…
Rep. Benjamin Kalu (Member, representing Bende Federal Constituency), held a town hall meeting with the Council of Ndi Eze Bende over the weekend. According to Rep. Kalu, the purpose of the meeting which took place at the Bende Local Government Headquarters was to update the traditional rulers with a report of his activities. Speaking during the event, Rep. Kalu thanked the leaders and stakeholders of Bende for giving him audience reminding them that the town hall meeting was organized as a fulfillment of a major campaign promise he made to continually update his constituents on his activities and interact with…