Akpabio Backs Australia's Dick for IPU Presidency Bid
On September 29, 2026, Senator Godswill Akpabio, President of the Nigerian Senate, assured Hon. Milton Dick, Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives, of Nigeria's support for his candidacy for the presidency of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). This assurance was given during Dick's visit to Abuja, where he sought support from Nigerian parliamentary leadership ahead of the IPU presidential election scheduled for next month.
Akpabio recognized Dick's extensive experience within the IPU, including his role as Vice President of the Asia-Pacific Group. He emphasized the importance of having a male president to complement the elected female Secretary-General.
However, Akpabio mentioned that the African group within the IPU had not yet reached a collective decision, with a meeting planned for October 4, 2026, where he would advocate for Dick's candidacy. Akpabio also expressed Nigeria's commitment to the IPU and discussed potential cooperation between Nigeria and Australia in various sectors.
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