Nigeria’s First Lady and President of the African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM), Patience Faka Jonathan, has described the late President of South Africa, Dr. Nelson Mandela, as an icon of peace for humanity.
She stated that the life of Dr. Mandela which was an epitome of peace and compassion reflects the principles of the African First Ladies Peace Mission.
Dame Jonathan stated this on Friday in Paris where she presented an address at the First Ladies meeting at the Elysee Summit for Peace and Security in Africa with the theme, “Acts Of Sexual Violence Against Women In Africa,” hosted by the First Lady of France, Ms. Valerie Trierweiler.
The First Lady, stated that the late South African President who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 jointly with Frederik Willem de Klerk, was a great bridge for promoting peace because of his forgiving spirit and also because he lived his life in a way that respected and enhanced the freedom of others.
She stated that as a proponent of peace, justice and social inclusion, Dr Mandela was a towering iconic figure in life and an even greater figure in death.
The AFLPM President noted that the late Dr. Mandela is indeed a hero of all time who was held in the highest esteem by not only people on the African continent, but the entire world.
She said that Dr Mandela would be greatly missed but observed that his impact would be felt forever. She added that the activities of the AFLPM would continue to draw inspiration from the remarkable life of Dr. Mandela.
