Lucknow: Mr Alban K.S. Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, has been honored with the Mahatma Gandhi Award for World Unity, a testament to his global reputation as a champion of good governance, peace building, and international diplomacy. The award was presented at the 26th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World (ICCJW) in Lucknow, India, where the Speaker was recognised for his unwavering commitment to promoting world unity and peace, particularly in protecting children from the ravages of war.
According to Ghana News Agency, the recognition was disclosed in a statement signed by Mr David Sabastian Damoah, the Director, Media Relations, Parliament. The statement highlighted the remarks of Professor Sandeep Srivastava, the Project Leader of ICCJW, who praised Mr Bagbin as a leader whose compassion and dedication are nurturing the next generation of influential global figures.
Ambassador Jonathan Rexford Magnussen, Ghana's Ambassador to the Republic of Niger, received the award on behalf of Speaker Bagbin. The ambassador expressed gratitude for the recognition and reaffirmed Mr Bagbin's commitment to championing unity and peace on a global scale. Ambassador Magnussen emphasized Mr Bagbin's significant influence in international parliamentary affairs and his role as a peace broker, particularly as a member of the Inter-Parliamentary Union's Task Force for resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The Mahatma Gandhi Award for World Unity is the latest accolade in a series of honors that acknowledge Speaker Bagbin's international leadership and contributions to global democracy.