AISHA BUHARI LEADS AFRICAN FIRST LADIES PEACE MISSION.

The First Lady of Nigeria Aisha Buhari yesterday presided over the 10th General Assembly of the Africa First Ladies Peace Mission at the State House in Abuja dedicated to peace, security, and mitigation of violent conflicts.

In attendance at the gathering was the wife of the President-elect, Remi Tinubu; wives of Presidents and governors from other African countries as well as members of the diplomatic Corps.

The wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, who is the outgoing President of the 9th Assembly, is also expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the African Union, while contributions are expected to help transform the continent, promote a culture of peace and attain the Sustainable Development Goals.

She also spoke on the crisis in Sudan, saying all hands must be on deck to ensure that the problems are not allowed to escalate, expressing

concern over the huge humanitarian crisis thrown up by the war which has largely affected women and children.