First Lady Felicitates With Nigerian Women

The First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan has congratulated all Nigerians, especially women on the occasion of the nation?€?s 53rd Independence Anniversary. Dame Jonathan noted that from the pre-independence era to the present day, Nigerian women have played a vital role in national development. She urged them to continue to take their pride of place while contributing their quota to the social, economic and political development of the nation.
While appealing to Nigerians to eschew acts capable of causing an atmosphere of rancor, instability and disunity, Dame Jonathan called on Nigerians to embrace a new spirit of commitment and patriotism that would help to further promote the progress of the nation.
Observing that women have been endowed to be peace makers and bridge builders, Dame
Jonathan urged all Nigerians, especially women to intensify prayers for the peace and unity of the country as well as for its leaders.