Reps Deputy Speaker empowers Abia students with learning materials

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has distributed thousands of educational materials to 26 primary and secondary schools across Bende Federal Constituency, in the Bende Local Government Area of Abia State under the Renewed Hope Support Programme for Education.

The Renewed Hope Support Programme for Education is one of several constituency interventions by the Deputy Speaker targeted at human capital development and youth empowerment in Bende constituency which he represents at the National Assembly.

Items distributed include 1,000 chairs and desks, 8,000 school bags, 10,000 textbooks and exercise books, and 100 white boards.

Speaking during the exercise in Bende on Saturday, Kalu informed students and teachers that the intervention was driven by a vision for their future.

He said, “You are going to be greater than me. That is why we are doing what we are doing today”.

He reminded all that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to rais ing a generation grounded in both moral values and quality education, noting, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu wants you to grow up in the knowledge of the Lord and also in what makes life better through education. This is Renewed Hope through education”.

The Deputy Speaker explained that the programme was aimed at encouraging students to study hard by providing direct support to schools.

“We don’t want you to be sitting on the floor again. We don’t want you to be looking for lockers in your school. From now on, you are going to have a very beautiful locker. We will also give you books and bags today,” he said.

Kalu disclosed that the 26 schools are the first batch of beneficiaries, with plans already underway to extend the gesture.