Breaking News: Nigerians Are Suffering Due to South East Instability – Orji Uzor Kalu
Abia North Senator, Orji Uzor Kalu, has pointed to the challenges in the South East region as a significant factor contributing to Nigeria’s current struggles. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Arise News on Saturday, Kalu emphasized the urgent need for peace and stability in the region to drive national productivity and development.
According to the senator, the South East’s potential as a hub for industrial production remains untapped due to lingering insecurity. He noted that many of the goods currently imported from countries like China could be manufactured locally if the right environment were established.
“Most of the items produced in China and other foreign nations could be produced in the region if security was guaranteed,” Kalu stated.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker also highlighted the importance of addressing the situation with the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu. Kalu advocated for expedited efforts to resolve the matter, stressing that it could help foster peace and stability in the region.
Senator Kalu expressed optimism about President Bola Tinubu’s administration, indicating that the government is on the right track but must prioritize defeating insecurity to unlock the next phase of development.
“I think President Tinubu is coming there. I mean, Rome was not built in a day. We are just battling with the insurgents in our area, and gradually we are coming up. Once we calm down the insurgents or banditry and our unknown gunmen and all the rest of them, the President and his team, along with all of us, will advise him to open the chapter two of the book. And the chapter two will be development,” he explained.
The senator’s remarks underscore the critical link between security and economic progress in the South East. As the region grapples with challenges such as insurgency and the activities of unknown gunmen, stakeholders agree that peace is a prerequisite for unlocking its immense potential.
Kalu’s call for a concerted effort to restore stability resonates with the broader vision for a prosperous Nigeria, where every region contributes its best to national development.