The Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has referred to as for deeper reinforcement of democratic buildings throughout West Africa, saying they’re important for addressing rising political and safety pressures within the area.
He made the remarks in Abuja on Friday throughout the 2026 Voice of Nigeria Discussion board the place he addressed regional governance and institutional resilience.
Barau stated whereas democratic methods are foundational to governance, their true worth is measured by how properly they enhance residents’ welfare.
He stated legislatures stay central to sustaining democracy, as they supply oversight, guarantee accountability, and uphold constitutional governance. He famous that parliamentarians should proceed to behave as defenders of transparency and institutional integrity.
Barau, who additionally serves because the First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, emphasised that Nigeria’s legislature will stay lively in strengthening democratic processes, enhancing oversight features, and selling insurance policies that encourage each nationwide progress and regional cooperation.
He additionally stated Nigerian lawmakers have constantly labored with counterparts throughout West Africa to deepen legislative diplomacy and help ECOWAS integration objectives.
He added that democracy ought to in the end be judged by its means to ship tangible enhancements within the lives of residents.