Former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has stressed the need for Nigeria to make proper investments in security for a better economy.

In a statement yesterday, the Director-General of Media and Publicity, Government House, Sokoto, Abubakar Bawa, said Kalu spoke while receiving a souvenir from Governor Ahmed Sokoto during his visit to the state, where he commissioned 10 road projects constructed by the Ahmed Aliyu-led administration in Arkilla New Layout.

Noting that insecurity was hindering Nigeria’s quest for a more vibrant economy capable of improving the living conditions of its citizens, the lawmaker called for stringent measures to address the challenge and achieve sustainable economic growth.

According to him, Nigeria needs economic expansion so that there can be wealth, prosperity and goodness for Nigerians. He commended President Bola Tinubu for his efforts at expanding the Nigerian economy, saying it is performing well at the macroeconomic level.

Kalu further explained that while the economy appears strong at the top, its benefits are yet to adequately reach the ordinary Nigerians, a situation he partly attributed to the prevailing security challenges across the country. However, he stressed optimism that with the right investment in security, the gains of the economy would be enjoyed by all Nigerians.