10th NASS: South-East Technocrats Back Orji Kalu For Senate President

10th NASS: South-East Technocrats Back Orji Kalu For Senate President

A group of respected South-East professionals and technocrats under the aegis of South East Progressive Minds (SEPM), has backed the current Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu for President of the 10th Senate.

The group in a letter of comfort, felicitation and support signed by Chief Comrade Iruke J. D. M (Convener) and Sir David Nwokocha ( Co-Convener) on Wednesday in Abuja, expressed confidence in Kalu’s leadership qualities, dexterity and experience to pilot the affairs of the Senate leadership.

The group applauded Kalu for being a detribalised Nigerian with the requisite experience, exposure, and trait needed to steer the ship of the 10th Senate.

The statement said: “Most respectfully, Your Esteemed Distinguished Excellency; the Senate Chief Whip and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, MON; we wish to join millions of Nigerians and those in the Diaspora; to commiserate with you first and foremost on the demise of your cherished wife and pray for God’s comfort on you and your entire family.

“The South East Progressives Minds is a support group made up of seasoned technocrats and administrators totally out for the success of your bid to become the 10th President of the Nigeria Senate. The group strongly believe in your leadership qualities as a detribalized Nigeria with the requisite experience, exposure and trait needed to steer the ship of the 10th Senate at this time that the unity of the Nigerian State looks up to a unifier, which you represent.

“As part of our effort towards your enthronement as the next Senate President; we have sent out Press Statements through known media (Radio Announcement, Newspaper and Social Media) detailing our support why you deserve to be the 10th Senate President of the National Assembly (find attached copies).

“As a progressive minded group with a foresight of thinking ahead, may we also use this opportunity to bring to your attention the need for you Sir, to reorganize, reconstitute and reinvigorate the All Progressives Congress (APC Party in Abia State as its undeniable leader. We are available to bring back together your loyal men, who worked and dedicated themselves to your ideals and ideas of progressive leadership, in building a formidable home front for your future aspirations.

“Even as we celebrate and congratulate you for turning 63 years old recently, we want to wish your Excellency an assured advance double congratulations on your elevation as the 10* President of the Nigeria Senate and Leader of the APC in the South East geopolitical zone.

“While we await an opportune time to visit and interact with your Excellency on the way forward; do accept our sincere best wishes and utmost assurances and prayer of good success towards the achievement of your present goal.”

Arochukwu wards rally for Sen. Kalu, Pass vote of confidence for his reelection

Arochukwu wards rally for Sen. Kalu, Pass vote of confidence for his reelection

Constituents of Aro, Isu and Ututu wards of Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia-North have unanimously adopted the candidature of Senator Orji Kalu representing the district at the National Assembly to run for another term at the Senate.

Kalu candidate of the All Progressive’s Congress (APC) had just concluded touring the entire 21 wards in Isuikwuato LGA where he received unanimous endorsements.

Subsequently on Sunday ,Kalu touched the following wards ; Aro Ward 3, 2 , 1 and 4 , Ututu ward A, B, C and Isu he was accorded solidarity commitments by the people for his reelection.

Projects facilitated by Kalu were listed at Aro Ward 3 and other wards, where he was treated to Massive reception of endorsements by constituents led by APC Arochukwu LGA Chairman, John Million.

Constructed and ongoing roads at Arochukwu, Isu , Ezeakuma were mentioned by the APC Chairman as Kalu’s achievements during his address in which he lauded the Senate Chief Whip and urged the people to back his reelection inorder to consolidate on his works.

In the aspect of education John also highlighted the construction of Eze Akuma and Agbaagwu primary schools as Kalu’s gains in their community including the reconstruction of three blocks of classrooms at Ututu.

Kalu’s party candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Chief Dan Okeke gave more reasons the electorates should vote for the Chief Whip and himself saying with both of at the National Assembly he ( Daniel) will tap from Kalu’s influence and legislative experiences to bring Democratic dividends to his constituents.

Daniel outlined an array of projects which he facilitated for the community in his private capacity, assuring them that he’ll do more when elected.

Daniel canvassed for votes in favour himself and Kalu;

“Orji Kalu has constructed roads at Isu, Isuochi, Abam , Ihechiowa. In my private capacity I have built a customary court, ICT centres, gave out cash to entrepreneurs and so on.

“I have proven that I have the zeal to impact your communities but I can’t do more if I’m not in Government, where I can use my office to influence projects and empowerments that will better your lives.

“It’s important that you vote for our Senator so that he’ll put me through on how to attract more development, being a two time former Governor, member of House of Representatives and now Senator he has all the connections in government to bring good tidings to you all.

While acknowledging their votes of confidence and appreciation, Kalu expressed that the projects he attracted to communities in the course of learning the processes of Senate chambers stating that now that he had fully understood the workings of the Senate, they could imagine the avalanche of projects that would come their way when he gets re-elected.

He said; “Some have been there for 12 years and did nothing. I’ve just done a little over three years and I have been able to construct over 61 roads. In addition to schools, streetlights, boreholes and the rest of them.

“This is just the beginning , because I achieved all these under tutelage being my first time at the Senate , you can only imagine what I’ll do for your communities when I return because I have fully learnt the job.

“I have put in words in action by giving you what I promised in 2019, vote wisely for the APC and ensure you look out for the broom logo , though I am not happy with the state of Aro Ward 1 road and some others, it will be my priority once I return.

Kalu was accompanied to the community by the party’s candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Chief Dan Okeke; Member representing Arochukwu State Constituency, Hon. Mike Ukoha; Dr. Maduka Ukaegbu, Federal Commissioner, Public Complaints Commission and other party chieftains.

Abia-North: Sen. Kalu Inspects Ongoing construction works at Abam, Okafia

Abia-North: Sen. Kalu Inspects Ongoing construction works at Abam, Okafia

Senator representing Abia-North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on Monday undertook a personal inspection of ongoing construction works he facilitated at Ozua-Abam and Okafia-Igbere areas of Arochukwu and Bende L.G.As respectively.

According to Kalu who presides as the Senate Chief Whip, the inspection exercise was to have an on the spot assessment on the level of work done if they were being executed with the approved standards.

At Okafia-Igbere the former Abia Governor examined the ongoing erosion control project while at Ozua-Abam the ongoing Ozu Abam Township Road was inspected by Kalu and his team.

Speaking at Okafia Kalu noted that the erosion control project which has now reached its advanced stage will go a long way to alleviate the suffering of the people in the area and boost the economic growth of the area. He stated that the project was graciously approved by the federal government to address the perennial problem of erosion at the area.

Kalu, who was on a private visit to Abam, briefly inspected the road project Ozu Abam Township Road which is one of the over 80 road projects currently ongoing in Abia North Senatorial District.

Shortly after he was taken round and briefed on the progress of work by the project manager of the construction company handling the project, the Senate Chief Whip appraised the level of work done.

In a brief address, Kalu noted that the Buhari led administration had been executing infrastructural projects through various government ministries and agencies for the wellbeing of the citizenry.

The senator described the projects as well envisioned, adding that it underscores the administration’s sincerity of purpose and responsiveness in tackling the challenges of its citizens.

He appealed to residents of the area to cooperate with the contractor handling the project so as to achieve a durable and lasting solution to the erosion menace ravaging the area.

Abia-North: Accolades flow as Sen.Kalu delivers another road project in Umunneochi

Abia-North: Accolades flow as Sen.Kalu delivers another road project in Umunneochi

Constituents of Umunneochi local government area of Abia North, Abia state have again become beneficiaries of another road project currently being executed in their Senatorial district as facilitated by the Senator representing the zone at the National Assembly, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu.

The project which is the Construction of the Umueze Isi-Obinolu Road in Obinolu Ngodo Isouchi, Umunneochi adds to other road works executed by the Abia North Senator within his three and a half years at the Senate.

Recall that last year Kalu, the Chief Whip of the Senate announced the construction of additional nine rural road projects for Umunneochi LGA.

Some of the roads include;1km Ogwumabiri rural road; Construction of 1km Umuaku Isuochi rural road; Construction of 1km Aroikpa rural road; Construction of 1km Lekwesi Umuchieze rural road; Construction of 1km Ubahu Nneato rural road ; Construction of 1km Amauba Obulo rural road Nneato and Construction of 1km rural road at Obilorji Isuochi road.

Presently, the ongoing 2km Umueze Obinolu road being constructed with double drainages has reached its advanced stage with accelerated laying of Asphalt. The development has since thrown the community into massive Jubilation being the first of its kind since the existence of the community.

In a brief chat with the Sun , a community youth stakeholder identified as Comrade Paul eulogised Senator Kalu commending him for the durability of the work being done.

According to Paul the entire community were indeed grateful to Kalu for remembering them in his infrastructural development drive in Abia North.

Paul declared the resolve of the community to reward Kalu with their votes; “Since I was born I’ve never seen a tarred road in this community. The Traditional leaders and the entire villagers will forever remain grateful to Kalu because this project will improve our economic activities. I am happy I’m alive to witness this happening with my two eyes.

“This Road is just one aspect, Kalu has worked on our schools, installed solar powered street lights to improve our security, his tenure at the Senate is satisfactory and we assure him of our votes in the forthcoming elections”.

Others who spoke said completed and ongoing road projects delivered with drainage were the best dividend of democracy they’ve ever received in their entire history.

Asides the construction of schools, health centers and provision of motorised pipe borne water for communities, Kalu in over three and half years facilitated the construction of over 60 roads spread across rural communities in Abia North.

On Education Kalu also facilitated the construction and reconstruction of Schools coupled with the distribution of learning at various schools in Umunneochi. Some of the beneficiary Schools are; Isuochi secondary School ( Methodist secondary school) at Nkwoagu isuochi; Umuaku Secondary School; Umulem central school;.Isuochi (Ngodo) technical school; Umuaku central School; Lomara secondary school; Lokpanta primary school;Lekwesi central school; Ugwu leru primary school;.Nneato central school; Maria Assumpta primary school Eziama Nneato; Holy rosary secondary school, Obulo Nneato;.Eziama central school;Nneato Central school, Ebelebe and Ndi Awa secondary school, Isuochi and others.