Nigeria's First Lady, Patience Jonathan has expressed congratulatory messages to all Nigerians, especially women on the occasion of the nation's 53rd Independence Anniversary.
Patience 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 rancour, instability and disunity, she iterated that Nigerians should embrace a new spirit of commitment and patriotism, in order to further promote progress in the country.
Observing that women are endowed as peace makers and bridge builders, the First Lady said that all Nigerians, especially women need to intensify prayers for peace and unity for the country and its leaders.
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Federal Ministry of Information (FMI) Nigeria