‘Help Nigeria Address Insecurity, Gender, Religious Tensions’, Ex-First Lady Patience Jonathan Urges LEADERSHIP

Former First Lady of Nigeria, Dame Patience Jonathan, has urged the LEADERSHIP Media Group to use its platform to help Nigeria address challenges of insecurity, gender equality and religious tensions across the country.

She stated this in a goodwill message at the 18th Annual LEADERSHIP Conference And Awards with the theme “Polical Stability and Sustainable Development in Africa in an Increasingly Unstable Global System: A Roadmap for Nigeria” in Abuja on Thursday.

She said the concept of LEADERSHIP Awards, despite the early challenges, has achieved significant milestone by standing firmly on integrity and professionalism.

She noted that year after year, the conference has emphasised a commitment to truth, quality, leadership, and objectivity, “values that are especially important in this era of misinformation and its negative impact on our society.”

Mrs Jonathan said the annual LEADERSHIP Conference and Awards have become a respected platform for recognising outstanding contributions to national and societal development.

She emphasised that the award continued to inspire and motivate many individuals who are contributing positively to the development of the society, especially in Nigeria.

She said, “This is because Nigeria is seriously challenged by insurgents, security threats, gender equality, communal violence, ethnic and religious rivals, and so on.

“I strongly believe that the steady growth of this organisation is a result of its courage in addressing national issues and its commitment to standing for what is right. You have shown maturity and have earned the trust of the Nigerian people. I therefore encourage you to keep up the good work.”

She, therefore, congratulated the LEADERSHIP Media Group on these remarkable achievements and commended its innovative efforts aimed at building a better society.

“I salute the management and staff of the LEADERSHIP Group for a job well done,” Mrs Jonathan stated.