In a powerful address delivered at the 4th African Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family, Sovereignty and Values, prominent African cleric Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams shared a poignant vision for the continent’s future, calling for African-centered governance and an end to the mass migration of its youth.
Speaking before an audience of continental lawmakers, parliamentary speakers, and dignitaries, Duncan-Williams echoed the iconic phrasing of the global civil rights movement to articulate his hopes for a self-sustaining Africa.
“I have a dream that in my lifetime, Africa will be so developed by principles that work for us, not by principles that work for others,” the Archbishop stated, emphasizing the need for development strategies rooted in indigenous culture and respect for individual national sovereignty.
A central theme of the address was the economic and social factors driving young Africans to seek opportunities abroad. Duncan-Williams expressed a desire to see a continent where African citizens are no longer forced to endure rigorous visa processes to exit their homelands in search of “greener pastures.”
Instead, he envisioned a thriving domestic environment where the continent’s “sons and daughters” can fulfill their professional goals, prosper financially, and secure their destinies within their own national borders.
Turning his attention to the legislative leaders in attendance, the Archbishop offered prayers and a charge to the speakers and members of the various African parliaments. He urged them to harness “divine capabilities and inspiration” to effectively serve their constituencies.
Duncan-Williams concluded by reminding the lawmakers that their primary mandate in office is to fulfill the collective dreams, goals, and desires of the citizens they represent, ultimately positioning Africa to achieve what he described as its “God-given destiny and mandate.”
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