Constituency Development: Sen. Kalu Pledges More Support For Media As He Receives Award Plaque (PHOTOS)

Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on Tuesday received the plaque of award for Constituency Development conferred on him by the Senate Press Corps, the apex media body in the Nigerian Senate with a pledge to continue supporting the growth of media practice in the country.

The body comprising journalists from print and online platforms had on Monday honoured Senator Kalu, representing Abia North at its 2021 award ceremony in the category of Constituency Development for his giant strides in impressive representation and execution of massive constituency projects in his constituency.

Receiving the leadership of Senate Press Corps, organisers of the award in his office at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja on Tuesday, Kalu appreciated the Corps for the recognition, stating that it will spur him to do more for his people, Abia, and the country at large.

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Chairman of the Press Corps, Mr. James Itodo who handed over the plaque to Senator Kalu had earlier remarked that the decision to honour the former Abia governor was a unanimous one, adding that the significant milestone he has recorded in his constituency, particularly in infrastructure in less than two years of his election is outstanding.

Itodo also commended the Chief Whip’s motion seeking the resuscitation of Southeast’s Power and Transportation infrastructures at the Red Chambers which has received the Federal Government’s prompt attention.

According to Itodo, Senator Kalu’s execution of projects in all the local government areas in Abia North -Arochukwu, Bende, Isuikwuato, Ohafia and Umenneochi are worthy of emulation and deserves commendation.

The Monday ceremony had in attendance, the Senate President, Senator Ahmed Lawan, Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo Agege, Senator Ajibola Bashiru, Principal officers of the Senate, and other Senators.

Others who received awards in various categories at the event include President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, Imo State Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodinma, Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, Governor of Delta State, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa and others.