Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, representing Anambra South Senatorial District, called for increased regional cooperation and synergy among Southeastern states to address security and economic challenges during the 2023 edition of the Southeast Economic and Security Summit in Owerri.
In attendance were political leaders, including governors from Imo, Anambra, Enugu, Abia, and Ebonyi states. Senator Ubah emphasized the critical role of security in attracting investment and driving economic growth. He urged elected representatives to collaborate in sharing intelligence, coordinating security operations, and implementing effective strategies to combat crime and insurgency in the region.
Highlighting his experience in Nnewi, Senator Ubah encouraged governors to study and adopt a blend of artificial and traditional intelligence in community policing to tackle insecurity effectively. Additionally, he proposed the establishment of a Regional Economic Development Commission to coordinate economic initiatives and integration in the Southeast.
Senator Ubah reviewed the economic potential of the region, emphasizing the importance of infrastructure development, job creation, promotion of entrepreneurship, and leveraging cultural heritage and tourism to attract investors.
Recognizing the symbiotic relationship between security and economic growth, Senator Ubah underscored the positive impact of enhanced security measures on job creation and income generation. He called for the cooperation of the people of the Southeast with relevant authorities to achieve a peaceful and secure geopolitical zone.
The senator’s advocacy aligns with the broader regional effort to foster economic development, strengthen security, and create an environment conducive to local and international investments in the Southeast.
