The senator representing Awka South 1 constituency in Anambra State, Henry Mbachu, said that the level of poverty in Nigeria is becoming a threat to national security
The lawmaker who took a tour of some markets in his constituency said with the level of poverty ravaging a good number of Nigerians, it is evident that the country’s national security, stability and unity will be threatened if it continues.
Mbachu called for a more sustainable approach to tackling the country’s increasing rate of poverty, according to Daily Post.
He said, “My engagements have been focused more on the people, especially the poor who live below the poverty line. The level of poverty and inequality in Nigeria today threatens national security, stability and unity. READ MORE
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