Dame Patience Jonathan, Nigeria’s First Lady and President, Africa First Ladies Peace Mission, on Saturday canvassed for the recognition of the Mission at the United Nation as an observer.
”Excellencies, as we review preparations for the eighth Summit of the AFLPM, I note with satisfaction that we have established communication with the UN and regional organisations for the purpose of building partnership with them.
”I wish to suggest Your Excellencies, therefore, that we should go a step further and push for a seat at the next meeting of the AU and also seek for the recognition of the Peace Mission by the UN on observer status basis,’’ she said.’
She said that this had become imperative as the mission had established communication with the UN and other regional organisations.
She sought for measures to protect women and children in conflict areas and as well as the pursuit of capacity building for women groups.
”After 20 months, I’m delighted to note that we have made remarkable progress in these critical areas.
”I wish to acknowledge that the Mission has provided relief materials in form of food items, clothing, drugs, beddings and other essential items, including monetary support to IDPs in Mali, Kenya and South Sudan, ’’ she said.
Culled from Punch
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