Nigeria’s Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, is advocating for a significant overhaul of the nation’s security approach, focusing on self-reliance in arms production. Kalu believes decreasing dependence on imported weaponry is crucial to addressing ongoing insecurity challenges. He specifically called for the development of a robust local arms manufacturing industry within Nigeria. Alongside this, Kalu urged financial institutions to bolster their defenses against financial crimes. These crimes include money laundering and the financing of terrorism, which he identified as fueling instability. The move aims to strengthen national security by controlling both the supply of weapons and the financial networks supporting criminal activity. This proposal reflects a growing concern over Nigeria’s vulnerability due to reliance on external arms suppliers.