Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central senatorial district, is spearheading a prominent Nigerian delegation at the 148th assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) currently underway at the International Conference Centre in Geneva, Switzerland. Among her notable counterparts are Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, and Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, all representing Nigeria at this international forum.
The Nigerian parliamentarians are participating in the IPU assembly as representatives of the Nigerian Parliament. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was observed seated alongside Mrs. Rositsa Kirova, the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria, symbolizing the collaborative spirit of the event.
Scheduled from March 23 to March 27, 2024, this year’s assembly aims to foster dialogue and diplomatic efforts among parliamentary representatives from around the world. The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), established in 1889, is a global organization dedicated to promoting peace through parliamentary diplomacy and dialogue. With 179 member countries out of the 193 nations globally, the IPU has evolved into a significant platform for international cooperation and discourse among national parliaments worldwide.
