Kalu Launches Telecom Tower to Boost Bende Connectivity
On October 16, 2026, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, commissioned a digital telecommunications tower along the Umuahia-Ohafia Road in Bende, Abia State. This installation marks the end of a long struggle for reliable communication in the area, where residents previously had to travel significant distances to find a signal.
Kalu's efforts are part of the National Universal Communications Access Programme (NUCAP), a federal initiative aimed at extending mobile and broadband connectivity to underserved communities. The programme plans to deploy approximately 3,700 renewable energy-powered telecom towers across rural areas, targeting nearly 20 million Nigerians currently lacking basic digital services.
Kalu's advocacy for this project reflects his commitment to redirecting federal resources to benefit his constituency, which has seen improvements in various sectors under his representation.
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