Former Abia State Governor, Senator Orji Kalu, has expressed optimism that with proper investment in security, the benefits of Nigeria's economy would reach all citizens. This is what the country needs, he said. Kalu made this statement while receiving a souvenir from Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, at the end of his visit to Sokoto State, where he commissioned 10 road projects executed by the Aliyu administration in the Arkilla New Layout.
The former governor commended President Bola Tinubu for efforts to expand the Nigerian economy, noting that it was performing well at the macroeconomic level. However, he pointed out that the benefits of this growth were not trickling down to ordinary Nigerians, partly due to the country's security challenges. Kalu further explained that while the economy appeared strong at the top, its benefits were yet to be felt by the masses, a situation he partly attributed to the prevailing security challenges across the country.
Kalu expressed his support for President Tinubu's economic policies and emphasized the need for stronger measures to combat insecurity. He stated that the current insecurity in the country is hindering Nigeria's quest for a more vibrant economy capable of improving the living conditions of its citizens, and advocated for stringent measures to address the nation's security challenges.
In his statement, Kalu commended the efforts of President Tinubu in expanding the Nigerian economy, noting that it was performing well at the macroeconomic level. However, he pointed out that the benefits of this growth were not trickling down to ordinary Nigerians, partly due to the country's security challenges.
In a statement issued by the Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Sokoto, Abubakar Bawa, Kalu emphasized the need for increased investment and stronger security measures to improve the living conditions of citizens.
The former governor thanked Aliyu for inviting him to commission the road projects in the state.
And according to a statement from the Sokoto Government House, Kalu commended President Tinubu for his efforts to expand the Nigerian economy, noting that it was performing well at the macroeconomic level.
The full text of Senator Orji Kalu's statement can be found in this article. Kalu expressed his gratitude to the people of Sokoto State for their hospitality during his visit.
Kalu's statement comes at a time when Nigeria is facing numerous security challenges, including kidnappings, banditry, and armed robbery.
The former governor's statement emphasizes the need for effective security measures to improve the living conditions of Nigerians.
Kalu is a well-known figure in Nigerian politics, having served as a senator and a governor. He has been a vocal advocate for economic growth and development in Nigeria.
The road projects commissioned by Kalu were executed by the Aliyu administration in the Arkilla New Layout.
Kalu's statement is a call to action for the Nigerian government to take concrete steps to address the country's security challenges.
According to a statement from the Sokoto Government House, Kalu commended President Tinubu for his efforts to expand the Nigerian economy, noting that it was performing well at the macroeconomic level.
Kalu emphasized that the current insecurity in the country is hindering Nigeria's quest for a more vibrant economy capable of improving the living conditions of its citizens.
In a statement, Senator Orji Kalu said that 'What this country needs is economic expansion so that there can be money, prosperity and goodness for Nigerians.'