Wife of the President, Mrs.
Patience Jonathan, on Tuesday sought the support and partnership of the
Nigerian women for the rebirth and transformation of a new and improved
Nigeria in 2014.She also urged women to pray for peace and progress of the country in the New Year.
Mrs. Jonathan made the call in her New Year message made available by her media assistant, Ayo Adewuyi.
She asked Nigerian women to further put to the benefit of the nation, those virtues of intellect, determination, resilience, hardwork, and care which she said were the hallmark of the Nigerian woman.
She further urged women to use the New Year to strengthen their family bonds, adding that once the family was united and at peace, the society generally would enjoy peace and progress.
She prayed that 2014 would be a year of peace, prosperity, development and many good things in Nigeria.
The statement read in part, “The First Lady restates her devotion to the socio-economic well being of the people, particularly the women, indigent and the vulnerable, assuring that her NGOs, will continue to initiate programmes that will make women at all levels, aware of their human rights and obligations as citizens of Nigeria.
“Dame Patience Jonathan seeks the support and partnership of the Nigerian women for the rebirth and transformation of a new and improved Nigeria in 2014.
“The First Lady wishes all Nigerians a Happy, Prosperous and a fulfilling New Year.”
Source: Punchng
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