President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has made a passionate appeal to parliamentarians across the world to rise above political and geographical divides and stand united in pursuit of peace, justice, and a shared global destiny.

Akpabio stated this while speaking at the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliaments, jointly organised by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the United Nations in Geneva.

The Senate President warned that growing conflicts, inequality, and disillusionment, especially in developing countries, posed a threat not only to individual nations but to global stability.

Citing Nigeria’s ongoing struggles with insecurity, youth unemployment, and economic inequality, Akpabio said his country’s legislature has chosen to respond with courage and reform.

He highlighted legislative measures aimed at strengthening national resilience.

The Senate President listed the passage of critical laws, including the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons Act, the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act, and the Out-of-School Children Education Act.

He also pointed to inclusive efforts such as the Not Too Young To Run Act and pending legislation to establish gender quotas in politics.

The Senate President emphasised innovation as a cornerstone of national growth, saying, the country is investing in a 10-year National Digital Strategy to equip the youth for a global economy..