Kalu Launches Light Up Project, Aims for 42,000 Households

On Monday, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, launched the Renewed Hope Light Up Project in Bende Federal Constituency, Abia State. The initiative aims to provide solar lights to 42,000 households across the 13 electoral wards and distribute 26 power transformers to connect communities to the national electricity grid.

Kalu emphasized that access to power was a critical need identified during a constituency-wide needs assessment. He stated that the project aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's eight-point Renewed Hope Agenda, which focuses on improving the economic life of Nigerians.

Kalu expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for supporting the project, which aims to enhance security, human capacity development, and job creation in the community. The Deputy Speaker noted that the project would allow families to read at night without kerosene lanterns and power essential devices, transforming access to electricity in Bende.