A former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, has said that Nigerians do not like working hard to earn their money.
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has claimed Nigerians prefer “cheap money” over hard work while defending President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms. The Abia North lawmaker, who wore a “Tinubu 2027” outfit to Senate plenary, cited subsidy removal and naira floatation as bold achievements despite current hardships. “I’m hoping in the next two, three years, Nigerians will appreciate what Mr. President is doing,” Kalu stated, acknowledging short-term pains but predicting long-term gai
The Auditor-General’s 2025 report flagged a ₦9.48bn contract awarded to Vigiscope Limited, revealing ₦186.3m in overpayments due to inflated tax and undeducted stamp duty. The audit attributed the errors to “breakdowns in internal control,” urging corrective measures. Separately, ₦2.9bn was spent on ICT procurement without NITDA approval, violating federal guidelines. The IGP was directed to remit all irregular funds to the treasury.
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