AFLPM: Aisha Buhari Gets Presidential Position in Africa

Nigeria's first lady, Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, was on Monday, November 22, 2021, unanimously elected as the president of the African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM).

The election from which Aisha emerged unopposed and as such victorious, was conducted during the 9th General Assembly of the AFLPM. 

This welcome development was announced by a presidential media aide, Femi Adesina, via Facebook. 

In her acceptance speech, President Buhari's wife vowed to execute her new responsibility with utmost commitment adding that her tenure will be marked by honesty, dedication, and inclusivity. 

She, therefore, encouraged her colleagues to work in unison towards a glorious destiny for the continent. 

Aisha stated: "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." 

Earlier, the president congratulated his wife on her election and used the medium to appreciate her effort in acquiring a piece of land on behalf of all First Ladies for the development of a secretariat for the Mission in Abuja.

Buhari said: "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."