Author: Drum Africa
Today, 12 August 2020, Rep. Benjamin Kalu (Member, Representing Bende Federal Constituency), met with Hon. Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji (Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly), Hon. Chijioke Chukwu (Deputy Minority Leader of Abia State House of Assembly) and Hon. Obinna Ichita representing Aba South state constituency (of the APGA political party) to commend them as well as the leadership of the Abia State House on the work they are doing to advance democracy in Abia State. He encouraged them to keep sustaining the peace that Abians currently enjoy as well as their relationship with the executive stating that though there…
On Friday, 31st July 2020, Rep Benjamin Kalu (Member, representing Bende Federal Constituency) attended the official opening ceremony and annual public lecture series of a top private school in his constituency known as Higher Grounds Academy. He visited the school with Professor Victor Ukaego (Chairman of the Education Committee of the Bende Constituency Office) and Chief Daniel Akwari (Chairman of the Contact and Mobilisation Committee of Benjamin Kalu Foundation) among others. During the occasion, the school’s library was christened the “Benjamin Kalu Library” in honour of Rep. Kalu for his numerous contributions towards the educational development of the people of…
Senators and Members of the House of Representatives from the South-East met earlier today at the Abuja residence of Sen. Ike Ekweremadu for a briefing on the 2nd Niger Bridge, AKK Pipeline and National Assembly Service Commission. Former Abia State Governor, Senator Theodore Orji was spotted at the meeting with Rep. Benjamin Kalu, member representing Bende Federal Constituency. When asked about their jovial interaction at the meeting, Rep. Benjamin Kalu said; “Senator T.A. Orji was my boss. I have known him from my early days in politics till now. You remember I served him as the senior special adviser on…
Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has released a statement celebrating the birthday of Rt. Hon. (Sir) Stanley Ohajuruka, former Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly and former member of the House of Reps. Rep. Kalu, currently spokesperson of the House of Reps and member representing Bende Federal Constituency, referred to the former lawmaker and APC Chieftain as an inspiration to Abia progressives and a source of blessing to all Abians.
The House of Representatives has released a statement congratulating the people of Bama, Ngala, Kala-Balge Federal Constituency in Borno State for the recent empowerment outing organized by Rep. Zainab Gimba, taking care to mention that the outing was personally sponsored by Rep. Gimba and not National Assembly resources. You will recall that Rep. Gimba recently sponsored a lavish empowerment program for her constituents, giving away empowerment materials estimated to be worth millions of Naira including 118 Vehicles, 200 tricycles, 800 sewing machines, 400 grinding machines, 492 water pumps and millions in cash. Addressing the increased expectation of constituents all over…
Spokesperson of the House and Member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, has celebrated President Buhari’s appointment of Senator Chris Adighije as Pro-Chancellor of Federal University, Lokoja. In an official statement congratulating Senator Adighije, Rep. Kalu described the appointment as well deserved, a momentous occasion for Abia progressives and a clear demonstration of discernment. He further described the appointment was a bold statement of Nigeria’s commitment to achieving the collective pursuit of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4, inclusive and quality education for all. Read the official statement below:
In a remarkable development, a high powered bi-partisan movement of Abia Leaders of Thought yesterday, paid a courtesy call to the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, at the Senate Wing of the National Assembly. The delegates included in no particular order; Orji Kalu, MON (former Governor of Abia State, Senate Chief Whip and Senator representing Abia North) Senator T.A. Orji (former Governor of Abia State, Senator representing Abia Central) Senator Chris Adighije (former Senator, Abia Central and leader of the delegates) Senator Nkechi Nwogu, CON (former Senator, Abia Central) Nkiruka Onyejeocha, CON (Deputy Chief Whip, and Member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency)…
A bi-partisan Abia Leaders of Thought today, paid a courtesy call to the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, at the Senate Wing of the National Assembly. In attendance were the Senate President, Deputy Senate President, Senate Chief Whip, Senate Deputy Chief Whip, former Governor of Abia State, Deputy Chief Whip and both APC and PDP serving members of the House, former senators from Abia State, former members of the House of Reps, former minister of labour and productivity, former Speakers of Abia State House of Assembly, former Attorney General of Abia State, former Abia State Commissioner to NDDC, former chief of…
Following the publication by Sahara Reporters alleging that 50 lawmakers have tested positive to Covid-19 and are gravely ill, the House of Representatives has issued a statement through its spokesperson, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, refuting the claim as fake news. Read the statement below: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 7, 2020 RE: SAHARA REPORTERS AND ALLEGED PANIC AT NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OVER COVID-19 INFECTION The attention of the House of Representatives has been drawn to a news publication by Sahara Reporters on July 7, 2020 sensationally titled “Panic at National Assembly As Over 50 Lawmakers Allegedly Test Positive For COVID-19”. The…
A list of candidates shortlisted for screening has been published by the Nigerian Defence Academy following their ongoing admission exercise. 34 indigenes of Bende made the cut following a push for their inclusion in the admission exercise in line with federal character. Rep. Benjamin Kalu who is also a member of the House Committee on Defence has urged the shortlisted candidates to give their best in the upcoming screening. See excerpts from the full list below: