First Lady Solicits More Prayer For Peace In New Year Message

The First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, on Tuesday in Abuja, urged Nigerians, particularly women, to re-dedicate themselves to pray for peace, progress and development of the country.
This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Ayo Adewuyi, Media Assistant to the First lady.
“I urge you to further put to the benefit of the nation, those virtues of intellect, determination, resilience, hard work, and care – the hallmarks of Nigerian women.
“Please strengthen your family bonds, because once the family is united and at peace, the society generally enjoys peace and progress”, the statement said.

It quoted the wife of the President as praying that “2014 will be a year of peace, prosperity, development and many good things in Nigeria”.
It restated the first lady’s devotion to the socio-economic wellbeing of the people, particularly women, the indigent and the vulnerable.
It said that the first lady’s NGO would continue to initiate programmes that will make women become aware of their human rights and obligations.
“I seek your support and partnership for the rebirth and transformation of a new and improved Nigeria in 2014 and I wish you all a happy, prosperous and fulfilling New Year”, it said. (NAN)