President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called on lawmakers across the world to unite and work together for global peace, justice, and a shared future.

This was shared in a statement signed by Jackson Udom, Special Assistant, Media to the senate president.

According to the statement, Akpabio made this call while speaking at the ongoing 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliaments in Geneva, Switzerland.

Speaking on the theme “A World in Turmoil: Multilateralism for Peace, Justice and Prosperity for All,” Akpabio said the world is currently facing serious challenges from armed conflicts to climate change and needs collective solutions.

He described Nigeria as a nation that has endured hardship but continues to push forward.

“I bring you greetings from the Senate and the resilient people of Nigeria. I come from a nation that has endured fire and risen from ashes. A nation that finds clarity in confusion and keeps sailing through storms and rough weather

“As parliamentarians, let us commit to collaboration and the courageous pursuit of solutions that transcend borders and partisan divides,” he said.

He warned that wars and conflicts across the world are destroying homes and hopes, especially in developing nations, and urged affected countries not to lose hope.

Akpabio said the world is connected, so global problems affect everyone.

He urged troubled nations not to give up, adding that the Nigerian Senate is making laws despite tough times.

“We face armed conflict, climate disruption, and youth disillusionment. Terrorists exploit poverty and displacement. Farmer-herder clashes and small arms proliferation threaten our unity. But we are not defined by what we face, but by how we rise. In the furnace of turmoil, we are becoming stronger, wiser, and more determined to build a greater nation”.

He mentioned several laws that have been passed in Nigeria to improve security, education, and inclusion.

These include the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons Act, the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act, and the Out-of-School Children Education Act.

Akpabio said Nigeria is investing in technology and training to help young people succeed and overcome poverty.

He explained that programs like the Start-Up Act, easier access to loans, and digital skills are helping unlock their potential.

He also said the country is working to give equal chances to youth, women, and people with disabilities.

“The Not Too Young To Run Act was a call to action for the younger generation. Women and people with disabilities are no longer being left out,” he stated.

He stressed that multilateralism, the idea of working together internationally should not be just talk, but action.

He concluded by urging parliamentarians to rise above party politics and work together for peace and justice around the world.