By Kayode Araba.
Akpabio speaks at the 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and Related Meetings held in Geneva, Switzerland on Sunday maintained that parliamentary diplomacy is quite critical to achieving peace in the world and resolving conflicts.
Therefore, he called for more progress in parliamentary diplomacy, noting that though the Nigerian Parliament has explored the concept and achieved a myriad of successes, more can still be done he said the Parliament in Nigeria has played a crucial roles in curbing polarisation and ensuring peace through legislation.
However, apart from the legislative function, Akpabio said the Parliament also employs mediation to address conflicts between non-governmental organisations and the government.
Senator Akpabio, who shared the progress and initiatives of the 10th National Assembly under his leadership, said it has become imperative for the world to recognise the power of the collective voice in shaping a better future for all, as it is in a critical juncture in history.
The Senate President also highlighted other areas where the Nigerian Parliament has made and continues to make great achievements, including evaluation of political appointees based on merit and in strict adherence to the constitution rather than bias, based on political party affiliation, gender, religion, race, or ethnicity and holding government agencies accountable through investigative and public hearings, among measures
