The Nigerian First Lady, Mrs. Aisha Buhari has recently emerged as the new President of African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM) during their 9th General Assembly held in Abuja on Monday, the 22nd of November, 2021.
Aisha Buhari while delivering her acceptance speech, promised to carry out her new responsibility with maximum commitment, while urging her colleagues to work in harmony towards a new era in Africa.
She said that; “With all sense of humility, I accept my election as the incoming 9th President of the African First Ladies Peace Mission. Furthermore, I want to sincerely thank all my colleagues for your continuous support and understanding and for entrusting me with this great responsibility.”
She also promise to discharge her responsibility with utmost diligence and in accordance to the Missions laid down regulations.
An excerpt of her speech reads “Your Excellencies, Gentlemen of the Press, as you are aware, the task before us is a collective commitment hence the cooperation of all us is needed for the overall success of the African First Ladies Peace Mission. On my own part, I assure you that I will discharge the affairs of my office with honesty, dedication and inclusivity.”
“My dear colleagues as we conclude this Summit today, let history guide us to ensure that the Africa we bequeath to our children today is better than the one we inherited.
“Let us commit ourselves to working together towards achieving a glorious destiny for all Africans,” she said.
President Muhammadu Buhari has also reiterated his commitment to continuously be of support to the resolutions of the AFLPM aimed at promoting peace and development in the continent.
While addressing the opening ceremony of the 9th General Assembly of the AFLPM,President Muhammed Buhari also implore other African leaders and stakeholders to support the women in realizing their core desire of building a peaceful society.
The president expressed concern over the peace of the continent that has come under threat and become an elusive subject that affects development in many regions of Africa.
Muhammed Buhari said; “The activities of insurgents and bandits have led to more widespread displacement and poverty.
“It is not in doubt that women and children are the worst affected by the breakdown of peace. Therefore, as mothers, I believe, you are in a better position to drive the processes of peace and actions where necessary.
“Indeed, I’m happy to know that your forum has been working towards promoting peaceful coexistence within the continent in so many ways”.
The President commended the effort of his wife for acquiring a piece of land on behalf of all the First Ladies for the development of a secretariat for the Mission in Abuja.
His statement reads; ”It gladdens my heart to know that when completed the secretariat will serve several purposes including creating employment opportunities as well as generating income for sustainability.”