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The First Lady, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, yesterday told Nigerians to be more committed to the development of the country as against making unprintable remarks at her husband, President Goodluck Jonathan. She disclosed this when she hosted children at the banquet hall of Presidential Villa in Abuja to mark this year's Children's Day celebration.
According to her, respect for constituted authority was necessary if the country must witness meaningful development.
"It is bad to abuse our country and the president because God has made him the head. The almighty God commands us to pray for our leaders. We therefore need to pray for the development of our country and the president.
"Remember that a child that abuses his father and mother is disobeying God's commandment because the bible says in Exodus 20:12 that you should honour your father and mother so that you will live long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.
"The holy Bible is not referring to only biological parents. Any one that is older than you even for a day must be respected. Let us therefore join hands and rebuild our country Nigeria," Jonathan's wife said.
On the security situation in the country, she urged Nigerians especially those carrying out protest on the abduction of the over 200 schoolgirls in Chibok, Borno State to focus on terrorists other than government for the release of the students.
According to her, Children Day's celebration at the villa provided a platform for understanding and reflection on the situation of the abduction.
"This event provides a platform for mutual understanding and reflection on the situation of our children who have been kidnapped.
"It is the right of every child to go to school. It is only through education that you can be able to achieve your dreams and contribute meaningfully to your community and the nation. We desire peace in our community, in our nation.
"I want you all to be ambassadors of peace in your schools and practice good manners. We have no other country than Nigeria. We therefore need to be patriotic and committed to our dear country. We should strengthen our covenant with our country as outlined in the National Pledge.
"Let us therefore be united in fighting terrorism. We should encourage our soldiers who are in the frontline to rescue our beloved daughters."
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