Akpabio at IPU, seeks defence of peace, justice, humanity by parliaments

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has asked parliaments worldwide to basal arsenic guardians of peace, justness and humanity amid rising planetary tensions.

He made the telephone portion addressing delegates astatine the 152nd Assembly of the Inter‑Parliamentary Union, IPU, successful a code themed ‘Nurturing Hope, Securing Peace and Ensuring Justice for Future Generations’.

Akpabio, according to a connection by his Special Assistant connected Media, Jackson Udom, said the assembly convenes arsenic conflicts trial the resilience of nations and institutions crossed regions.

“I bring you lukewarm greetings from the resilient radical of Nigeria—a federation that has learned that bid is not inherited; it is built, defended, and sustained,” Akpabio told the gathering.

Drawing connected Nigeria’s acquisition with struggle and nation‑building, helium described legislatures arsenic “the archetypal anticipation of the masses” and “the conscience of the people”.

Warning that nary portion is immune to instability, Akpabio cited ongoing crises successful the Middle East, Europe and Africa.

“It is clip to crook from demolition to construction… and redirect the instruments of warfare toward the enactment of development,” helium declared.

Akpabio underscored the quality outgo of conflict, noting that casualty figures disguise breached families and shattered communities.

“This is not simply a situation of security—...