Hon. Princess Chinwe Nnabuife of Orumba,Anambra state Represents Nigeria at African Parliamentary Union
46th Conference, 82nd Session of the Executive Committee
Transitional National Council of Chad
5-9th October, N’Djamena, Chad – Hon. Chinwe Nnabuife, a distinguished member of the Nigerian Parliament, attended the 46th Conference and 82nd Session of the Executive Committee of the African Parliamentary Union (APU) in N’Djamena, Chad. The conference, held from 5-9th October, brought together parliamentarians from across Africa to discuss pressing regional issues.
Key Discussions: Challenges Facing Nigeria
Hon. Nnabuife actively participated in deliberations on the challenges confronting Nigeria, including:
1. Security Concerns: Boko Haram insurgency, banditry, and kidnapping.
2. Economic Development: Diversification, infrastructure development, and job creation.
3. Good Governance: Anti-corruption, electoral reform, and institutional strengthening.
4. Healthcare: Improving access to quality healthcare, tackling pandemics, and healthcare infrastructure.
5. Women and Child Security: Protecting vulnerable groups from violence, abuse, and exploitation.
Women and Child Security: Key Resolutions
The conference emphasized the urgent need to address the security concerns of women and children in Africa. Hon. Nnabuife contributed to discussions on:
1. Combating Gender-Based Violence: Strengthening laws, enhancing support services, and promoting awareness.
2. Child Protection: Preventing child trafficking, ensuring access to education, and addressing child labor.
3. Women’s Empowerment: Promoting equal opportunities, economic inclusion, and political participation.
4. Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights: Ensuring access to quality healthcare, education, and family planning services.
Nigeria’s Efforts towards Solutions
Hon. Nnabuife highlighted the Nigerian government’s initiatives aimed at addressing these challenges:
1. Security: Enhanced military operations, community engagement, and regional cooperation.
2. Economy: Investment in infrastructure, agriculture, and human capital development.
3. Governance: Anti-corruption campaigns, electoral reforms, and institutional reforms.
4. Healthcare: Increased funding, healthcare infrastructure development, and disease prevention programs.
5. Women and Child Security: Implementation of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act, child protection policies, and women’s empowerment programs.
International Cooperation and Collaboration
The conference emphasized the importance of regional cooperation in addressing common challenges. Hon. Nnabuife stressed Nigeria’s commitment to:
1. Regional Integration: Strengthening ECOWAS and African Union partnerships.
2. Cross-Border Cooperation: Enhancing security, trade, and economic ties with neighboring countries.
3. Global Partnerships: Fostering international collaborations to tackle global challenges.
Conclusion
Hon. Chinwe Nnabuife’s participation in the APU conference demonstrates Nigeria’s dedication to regional cooperation and solving its domestic challenges. The conference provided a valuable platform for experience sharing, best practices, and solidarity among African nations.
