Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, CFR,(right), Deputy Speaker, 10th House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu (left) and Senator Ireti kingibe (middle) at the ongoing 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, holding from 5 to 9 April 2025.

At the 150th World Parliament in Uzbekistan, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Chairman of the Nigerian Senate Inter-Parliamentary Committee, emphasised that President Bola Tinubu’s respect for national sovereignty significantly influences the effectiveness of Nigeria’s foreign policy, particularly during these challenging times. He cited Niger as a unique example where President Tinubu prioritised national interest above all else in the face of provocation while leading ECOWAS. President Tinubu combines this leadership quality with his commitment to liberalism and promoting peaceful democratic relations among nations.

Ibrahim spoke at the 150th World Parliament in Uzbekistan, highlighting President Tinubu’s commitment to collaboration and cooperation in governance. He elaborated on how the strong connection between the executive branch and the Nigerian Parliament helps reduce conflicts within the government. Ibrahim pointed out that the separation of powers is not entirely absolute in a geocentric governance model, primarily illustrated in Britain.

Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, CFR, at the ongoing 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, holding from 5 to 9 April 2025.

Senator Jimoh stated that sovereignty is not hypocritical. He explained, “No nation can be fully sovereign because no country has complete control over everything, such as the regulation of emails. However, mutual respect is essential for building democracy. Through incorporation and collaboration, we can develop.”

Ibrahim stated that President Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda signifies that the three branches of government will collaborate under his leadership to establish effective governance. Given that we are not in a conflict zone, there is no justification for any disagreement between these branches of government! To foster democratic goodwill and eliminate poverty, President Tinubu’s reforms aim to address the interconnected challenges that impede a harmonious atmosphere among government officials and policies.

Ibrahim made those comments at the 150th session of the General Assembly of the World Parliament standing committee on peace and international security in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.