The deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has said he would offer scholarship to all the indigent children in Bende town, the headquarters of Bende Local government government area of Abia….READ FULL ARTICLE...READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶
Kalu, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, announced the scholarship offer, at the weekend, during the grand finale of his tour of the 13 electoral wards of Bende federal constituency, in Bende.
The deputy speaker, who said the scholarship will cover kindergarten to university level, also promised to assist
other less privileged individuals in the area in rebuilding their thatched roofed houses.
“The less privileged kids in Bende ward, from today, I will set up scholarship. I will start it up with N10 million. You will form a committee that will manage it. The money should be used to pay school fees for these kids. I will ensure that they are trained from kindergarten to the university level.
“Aside building roads, hospitals and so on, we need to develop human capital. It’s very important. The kids are leaders of tomorrow. God is going to bless us all.
“As for the solar energy and other things you requested I will ensure it’s done. The renovation of the woman hall. It’s done. I’m happy that you voted for me and you’re happy with the work I have done so far. More work will be done.
“We will help the indigent, homeless families and old people with thatched roofed houses in Bende to build new and better ones. We have started already and we will go round the Ward. I need your prayers to do more. I need your support. We will our best to develop Bende, ” Kalu was quoted to have said….READ FULL ARTICLE
