[EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS] For His Effective Representation, Rep. Benjamin Kalu Bags Traditional Title Of ‘KPAKPANDO OHAFIA’

In recognition of his outstanding leadership and quality representation within the last two years in the National Assembly, member representing Bende Federal Constituency Abia state, Rep. Benjamin Kalu was on Sunday honoured with the traditional title of ‘KPAKPANDO OHAFIA’ meaning ‘Star of Ohafia’ by the Council of Monarchs in Ohafia, ABN TV reports.

Conferring the title on him at the event which took place at Achichi Elu, Ohafia, the Chairman, Ohafia Council of Monarchs, Ezie. Prof. E.U.L Imaga commended the lawmaker for his ability to deliver the dividends of democracy to his constituency and beyond, adding that Rep. Kalu has not only represented Bende, but also Old Bende and Abia State at large.

The monarch appreciated his efforts especially for attracting the Umuahia-Bende-Ohafia road, stating that his efficiency in representation is indeed making the Igbo race proud.

Also present at the ceremony was HRM Dr. Kalu Ikenga and HRM Dr. Emmanuel Kalu Ezeogo, who confirmed that on their visit to the Hon. Minister for Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola to express their gratitude, he had asked them go back and thank Rep. Benjamin Kalu for working tirelessly to attract this all-important road.

In his response, the representative expressed gratitude to them for the honor, promising to do more.

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He re-emphasized that the Umuahia-Bende-Ohafia road was one he fought for to secure its approval from the Federal Executive Council as a result of the abandoned state for a long while, expressing his delight that the construction of the road has commenced.

Rep. Kalu further assured them of his commitment to do more not just in Bende but for the good of Abia State.

The event had in attendance dignitaries across the state including the senate Chief whip, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu represented by Rev. Jemima Ola Kalu,  Hon Ifeanyi Uchendu, Deputy Speaker Abia State House of Assembly, Chief Emeka Wogu, Fmr. Min. of Labour, Chief Emeka Atuma, Hon. Atu Obioma, Chief. Amobi Ogah, Chief Dan Okeke,  amongst others.