Nigeria Backs Milton Dick for IPU Presidency Bid
On September 29, 2026, Senator Godswill Akpabio, the 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 Hon. Dick's visit to Abuja, where he sought the Nigerian Parliament's backing ahead of the IPU presidential election scheduled for the following month.
Akpabio acknowledged Dick's extensive experience within the IPU, including his role as Vice President of the Asia-Pacific Group. He expressed confidence that Dick's leadership would strengthen the IPU, emphasizing the need for a President committed to parliamentary diplomacy.
Akpabio also mentioned that the African Group within the IPU would meet to discuss the candidature and assured Dick of his advocacy for him during this meeting. He highlighted Nigeria's interest in the IPU as a platform for parliamentary dialogue and international cooperation.
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