Wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima has urged women to priotise the upbringing of their children towards their brighter future.
Hajia Shettima, gave the advice on Saturday in Abuja at a reception of the marriage ceremony between Salaha Abdulaziz and Farouk Alkali.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Farouk, the groom, is a son of the incumbent Minister of Transport, Sen. Said Alkali .
Hajia Shettima noted that, it is the duty of a mother to instill values in her children to enhance what they will become in the future.
She further urged all parents to build strong foundations for their children to advance nation`s glory.
She advised the new couple to be prayerful and cherish the love that bind them together.
“I want to advise them to be patient and prayerful. Marriage is not a bed of roses.
“I am so grateful to be the Mother of the Day for this programme.
“I wish them all the best. May Allah be their guide, “ she said.
Speaking, Mrs Ummuna Ahmed, an Aunt to the groom, advised the couple to remain calm in most situations and be patient towards each other.
According to her, “behind every successful man, there is a woman”, and a woman must be ready all the time to help the man to succeed in his endeavours.
Ahmed urged the couple to be united in raising and nurturing their children to create and secure a happy home for themselves.
Also speaking, Hajia Saadatu Ahmad, the Mother of the Bride, who prayed for firm union for the couple, encouraged them to be sincere and take care of each other.
“I am so happy. I can’t describe my happiness. My advice to them is to keep their secret within themselves.
“They should not involve third parties in their matters.
“They should learn to be patient. There are many benefits in being patience, “ she said.
