Nigeria @ 53: First Lady Felicitates With Nigerian Women

The First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan on Monday in Abuja, congratulated all Nigerians, especially
women on the occasion of the nation’s 53rd Independence Anniversary.

In a statement signed by Mrs Ayo Adesugba, a Director of Information in the Presidency, Mrs Jonathan noted that from the pre-independent era to the present day, Nigerian women had played vital roles in national development.
“I congratulate you all and urge you to continue to take your pride of place while contributing your quota to the social, economic and political development of the nation.’’
The president’s wife urged all Nigerians to embrace unity, be patriotic and urged all women to play prominent roles as bridge builders so that the nation can move forward.

“I also use this occasion to appeal to Nigerians to eschew acts capable of causing an atmosphere of rancour, instability and disunity.
“We as Nigerians should embrace a new spirit of commitment and patriotism that will help to further promote the progress of the nation.
“Women have been endowed to be peace makers and bridge builders, I appeal to all women to intensify prayers for the peace and unity of the country as well as for its leaders,” She said. (NAN)