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)
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