GSPD: Akpabio insists on collective development for the region
…Says the force of purpose ends South Africa’s apartheid
Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has highlighted the urgency of tackling global insecurity, poverty, and economic disparities in the Global South using the “force of Purpose” strategy.
He made this known while addressing participants in Morocco during the ongoing Global South Parliamentary Dialogue (GSPD).
Sen. Akpabio reiterated the importance of collaboration, stating that while individuals may progress quickly alone, collective efforts lead to greater distances.
He praised the mutual respect shared between Nigeria and Morocco, referring to President Bola Tinubu and the King of Morocco as friends united by a common purpose.
He also referenced South Africa, where Nigeria’s corporate initiatives and alliances with other nations played a crucial role in ending apartheid.
The Global South refers to various countries around the world that are sometimes described as “developing’ “less developed’ or “underdeveloped.” While many of these countries are primarily located in the Southern Hemisphere, particularly in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, this is not the case for all of them.
Parliamentary representatives from 134 member states in the Global South, which includes Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia (excluding Israel, Japan, and South Korea), and Oceania (excluding Australia and New Zealand), are attending a meeting in Rabat, Morocco.
Senate President Akpabio’s speech received applause from the global parliament, particularly when he addressed the necessity for the Global South to maintain faith and fellowship in tackling poverty and food security.
The dialogue is currently being attended by few Senators and the chairman of Nigeria Senate Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Worldwide, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South Senatorial District at the Senate.
