President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio at the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, called on parliaments across the world to step up as defenders of peace, justice, and humanity.
Speaking under the Assembly’s theme: Nurturing Hope, Securing Peace and Ensuring Justice for Future Generations, Akpabio warned that no region is immune to conflict, citing wars across the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.
Drawing from Nigeria’s own struggles, he said peace is not inherited; it is built, defended, and sustained.
Akpabio challenged the IPU to strengthen global institutions like the United Nations and give vulnerable nations a stronger voice.
IPU President Tulia Ackson echoed the call, urging parliaments to provide moral clarity and decisive action against conflict and inequality.