NIGERIA @ 53: MESSAGE FROM FIRST LADY, DAME PATIENCE JONATHAN “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.
Posted on: Tue, 01 Oct 2013 04:42:53 +0000