President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called for unity, solidarity, and action among nations of the Global South.
Akpabio made the call in his speech at the Third Edition of the South-South Parliamentary Dialogue Forum held in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco.
He urged southern nations to move beyond rhetoric and forge a new era of cooperation, industrial growth, and political resilience.
“We meet here today not merely to exchange words, but to forge weapons-of ideas, of solidarity, of bold policy, and brave cooperation.
“The storms we face, economic upheavals, climate crises, political instability, will not be conquered by isolated efforts, but by united resolve,” he said.
Drawing rich historical and cultural references from Africa and beyond, Akpabio hailed Morocco as a symbol of bridging continents and traditions, praising the host nation for offering not just hospitality but “a fulcrum upon which we may turn the heavy wheels of history.”
He reminded the gathering that apartheid fell not by isolated goodwill but by united, determined action across nations and peoples. He called on the South to summon that same collective strength against today’s challenges.
“No fortress of difficulty, economic, political, or social, can withstand the force of our unity and determination,” he asserted.
Senator Akpabio also highlighted Nigeria’s commitment to the cause of regional integration through platforms such as ECOWAS and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), stating that true development would be driven not by isolated national efforts but by collaborative south-south action anchored in trust, shared vision, and strategic partnerships.”