In recognition of his responsive representation and execution of several constituency projects within one-and-a-half year as a first time Senator, the former governor of Abia State, and current Chief Whip of the 9th Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has been honoured with the constituency development award at the Senate Press Corps 2021 awards ceremony.
The Senate Press Corps – the apex media body of the Nigerian Senate consisting of the nation’s print and online media establishments – presented the award to the Abia North Senator at a ceremony in Abuja, in the presence of Senate President Dr Ahmed Lawan; Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo Agege; Senator Ajibola Bashiru; Principal officers of the Senate and others.
The media corps through, its Chairman Mr. James Itodo, said the body unanimously chose Kalu to bestow the award in recognition of his commitment and capacity despite being a first-time legislator, to bring much transformation to his Abia North constituency.
According to Itodo, Senator Kalu’s execution of projects in all the local government areas in Abia North namely Arochukwu, Bende, Isuikwuato, Ohafia and Umenneochi is worthy of emulation and deserves commendation.
Others who received awards in various categories at the event included Senator Ahmed Lawan, Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, and others.