Abuja - First Lady Patience Jonathan on
Monday reiterated the need for love, peace and
unity among the people of Rivers.
The president’s wife made the appeal when she
visited, Chief Peter Odili, a former Rivers
governor, to congratulate him for receiving the
Commander of the Order of Niger (CON) Award.
Other recipients of CON from the state, include
Minister of State for Education, Chief Nysom
Wike; and Sen. George Sekibo.
She said these virtues were the hallmark of
Odili’s tenure as the governor of the state.

The first lady, who extolled Odili’s virtues, said
that the former governor carried everyone along.
“I am not surprised at the honour bestowed on
you today; it is an honour well deserved, you
served well and carried every Rivers person
along.”
“Everybody knows me as Mama Peace because I
believe in peaceful coexistence,” she said.
Jonathan urged the people to emulate Odili’s
leadership quality and continue to support him.
Odili, who spoke on behalf of other recipients
from the state, said that since 1967, it was the
first time the state would be producing three
CON awardees.
He expressed his appreciation to the first lady for
her love and support to the people.
The former governor said this would not have
been possible without the hard work,
commitment and love expressed by the first lady
toward her people.
- NAN

Election don dey reach all these yeye people don dey remember Rivers state. Abeg park well jor! We don't need u madam first or fist lady. Diaris God ooooo!