First Lady, Aisha Buhari Elected President of African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM)

Aisha Buhari, the first lady of Nigeria, has been elected as the ninth president of the African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM).

She was elected at the ninth general assembly of the AFLPM held in Abuja on Monday, November 22.

According to a statement by Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman, in her acceptance speech, Aisha Buhari appreciated her colleagues for believing in her and expressed the commitment of the AFLPM to contributing to meaningful growth in Africa.

”With all sense of humility, I accept my election as the incoming 9th president of the African First Ladies Peace Mission,” she said.

”I want to sincerely thank all my colleagues for your continuous support and understanding and for entrusting me with this great responsibility.

”I pledge to execute my responsibility with total commitment and in accordance to the missions laid down regulations.

”Your excellences, 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, 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.”