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<p>By Abba Anwar</p>
<p>Global citizenship and His Excellency, Deputy Senate President, Distinguished Senator Barau I Jibrin, CFR, are more or less, like two sides of a coin. Destined to be together for the overall benefit of the society. He started from the scratch, as a political learner, who believes in genuine democratic survival and political development. Hence his promotion to become an icon in politics.</p>
<p>Being an ardent and true democrat, his pedigree sounds decades of hardwork, genuine commitment, rancour-free engagement and civilized cohesion with relevant stakeholders. He specializes in human management and love for human advancement.</p><div class="1Y9chH50" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>Just recently, DSP has been visible on regional and global fora, advancing partnership, integration and self development for our region and the continent. His appearances recently, on such platforms, gave more meaning to his global citizenship position. Yes he is representing Kano North, as his primary constituency, coupled with his position as the Deputy Senate President, but his role at the regional and global arena, showcase his global capacity.</p>
<p>During the 2026 First Extraordinary Session of the Economic Community of West African States Parliament (ECOWAS Parliament), which was backed by the 2026 Parliamentary Seminar themed &#8220;Deepening regional integration through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA): Opportunities and challenges for expanding intra-community trade within the ECOWAS region,&#8221; in Abuja, he got more accolades than expected. His genuine commitment to ECOWAS protocols is rare among regional leaders.</p>
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<p>Enlisting the core idea behind the event he said, &#8220;During today&#8217;s session, we considered and adopted the draft resolutions of the parliament on the African Continental Trade Free Area (AfCFTA). We also adopted a comprehensive work plan of the parliament for the 2026 legislative year.&#8221;</p>
<p>In his effort in taming insecurity plaguing some parts of our country, DSP clearly understands the global connection to the menace. Hence he highlighted on peace promotion at the regional event. Apart from behind the scene efforts he makes. Both in Nigeria and beyond. During the ECOWAS programme he said, &#8220;As the First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, the people&#8217;s parliament, we will continue to promote democracy, PEACE (emphasis mine), unity, and integration in our sub-region, the cardinal objectives of the parliament.&#8221;</p>
<p>It was evidently clear that, Distinguished Senator was among the few hands who put extra effort in taming some pockets of bandit attacks few months back in some border towns in Kano state. Who were said to be infiltrated from neighboring states.</p>
<p>Coincidentally, some of the attacks, though, very insignificant, occurred around his Kano North constituency. The nature of contributions of operational vehicles, and other logistics he gave to our security agencies, around that axis, aided security agents in crushing the challenge head on.</p>
<p>Not only in his constituency, he donated, other operational vehicles to Kano state Police Command, alongside hundreds of motorcycles for police operations across all the 44 local governments of the state. Some of his interventions are not for public consumption, because of their nature, being security related.</p>
<p>Coming back to his good attachment with other global bodies, as a global citizen, he participanted recently at 2026 Commonwealth Day Commemoration, themed &#8220;Unlocking opportunities together for a prosperous commonwealth,&#8221; at the National Assembly, Abuja. He was there as an important guest and a critical stakeholder.</p>
<p>The event was organised by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA). DSP Jibrin delivered one of the most significant speeches there. In his speech he acknowledged that, &#8220;This year&#8217;s theme is both timely and inspiring. It calls on us to strengthen collaboration across borders, institutions, and generations to create a future defined not by limitations but by shared prosperity.&#8221;</p>
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<p>One of his major concerns as a global citizen who believes in peaceful coexistence and global partnership is his contribution towards national peace and cohesion. As well as regional cooperation and global partnership against insecurity. All these are based on the premise of his clear understanding of global concepts and meaning.</p>
<p>As this can vividly be understood in his remark during the Commonwealth Day, when he said, &#8220;For Nigeria and indeed Africa, the Commonwealth represents more than a historical association. It is a dynamic platform for cooperation, learning, and collective progress.&#8221; This shows how insightful and informed he is when it comes to global citizenship and clear action.</p>
<p>Distinguished Senator Jibrin&#8217;s understanding of the need for strengthening of institutions through proper legislation, across the board, on the global arena, he takes the same understanding and called on other global bodies to take that seriously. At the Commonwealth Day he made it categorically clear that, &#8220;As legislators, we bear a solemn responsibility to build institutions that expand opportunities for education, innovation, enterprise and leadership for our young people. When we unlock such opportunities, we unlock the true potential of our societies.&#8221;</p>
<p>As a matter of fact, the Deputy Senate President&#8217;s love for peace and development to reign, does not stop at the local communities, or within the shores of Nigeria, he makes it an item on his shopping list, to wherever he goes or whoever he meets. He reminded all participants at the Commonwealth Day, that, &#8220;In my additional capacity as First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, I wish to emphasise that regional and global cooperation are no longer optional &#8211; they are essential. The challenges of our time-economic transformation, climate change, technological disruption, and peacebuilding-require collective solutions and shared vision.&#8221; This is leader with a vision!</p>
<p>Peace, peace and peace, anywhere he goes. His interventions as contributions to our security agencies, here in Kano state, are enough indices to tell you who the Senator is. When it comes to fighting insurgency and other nefarious activities.</p>
<p>To further appreciate the fact that, youth are an integral part in the future of our continent and other global communities, he said, in his speech, &#8220;I am particularly delighted that today&#8217;s event brings together students from schools within the Federal Capital Territory. The Commonwealth strongly believes in youth participation because the future of governance, diplomacy, and global cooperation rests squarely in their hands.&#8221;</p>
<p>This gives more explanation to the confidence he reposed in our younger ones. As he, at the same time, believes in their capacity, when equipped effectively and efficiently to serve their individual societies. His genuine investment in our youth, back home, on behalf of the entire state, is an excellent move against insecurity. He fights, with vigor, youth restlessness and unemployment. Shielding them from involving in nefarious activities.</p>
<p>The Senate President, himself, His Excellency, Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, fully believes in Senator Jibrin&#8217;s capacity and capability in governance and special interest in global community, he (Akpabio) sent DSP to represent him at an ECOWAS extraordinary session.</p>
<p>During the opening ceremony of 2026 First Extraordinary Session of the Economic Community of West African States Parliament (ECOWAS Parliament), recently in Abuja. The session commenced with a Parliamentary seminar themed &#8220;Deepening regional integration through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA): Opportunities and challenges for expanding intra-community trade within the ECOWAS region.&#8221;</p>
<p>Senator Jibrin gave the keynote address on behalf of the Senate President. With the theme, &#8220;ECOWAS Parliament: Advancing regional integration at a defining moment.&#8221; All such engagements by the DSP, are in tandem with the philosophy behind his global citizenship status. Kano North, his primary constituency, is proud to have such an illustrious son, of great substance.</p>
<p>To cap it all, DSP Jibrin&#8217;s contributions towards the fight against insecurity and promotion of peaceful coexistence among citizens, are enormous. Due to the security nature of such contributions, members of the public, are only able to see things related to physical infrastructure and equipments. Other areas that are equally critical, also get the attention of the Senator. But cannot be disclosed to the public.</p>
<p>As global as the Senator is, his view on governance, integration and promotion of peace, is globally inclined.</p>
<p>Anwar writes from Kano<br />
Friday, 13th March, 2026</p>
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