Nigeria's Dr. Godswill Akpabio Heads Delegation to IPU Assembly

Dr. Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Senate and Chairman of the National Assembly, is leading Nigeria's delegation to the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) taking place in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania, from October 4 to October 9, 2026. The assembly will convene all IPU statutory bodies, including the Governing Council and various committees, to discuss significant issues.

A key agenda item is the election of a new IPU President by the Governing Council. The General Debate will center on the theme of enhancing good governance and empowering communities through inclusivity, trust, and opportunities for all.

Additionally, the assembly will adopt resolutions on an emergency item and a subject item from the Standing Committee on Democracy and Human Rights, focusing on inclusive social development and the rights of people living with disabilities. The assembly is expected to conclude with an outcome document reflecting the overall theme of the General Debate.