She also advised women, as mothers, to always encourage their children to be proactive by appreciating the country’s diversity.

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” As Nigeria marks 57th independence anniversary, I urge women as mothers to be the champions of national unity by encouraging our children to be proactive and embrace our diversity.

” We should also continue to pray for a nation bound in peace and unity” she said.