CEOAFRICA.com gathered that Nigeria’s First Lady, Dame Dr. Patience Jonathan is part of those that will participate at the 68^th session of the UN General Assembly High Level Forum for First Ladies.

According to sources, Dame Jonathan is expected to deliver a speech for the opening of the workshop session of the event with the theme: “Building Bridges for Peace on Health Disability: Post 2015 Sustainable Development Agenda Initiative”.

The session will address various creative strategies in addressing and overcoming peace challenges on various forms of women’s health and wellbeing.

Speaking about the assembly, Dr Ada Okika, the Secretary-General, U.S. Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centres and Associations New York State Chapter, said the time has come for realistic understanding of the significance of a transformative agenda in building peace among nations.

 “Peace is directly related to poverty eradication, health care and improvement, good governance, leadership, social and economic emancipation and sustainability.

“Throughout its history, there have been global experiences on a wide range of conflicts, violence and other numerous challenges.

“These challenges must be addressed in order to promote human development, revitalise infrastructure and establish sustainable peace in working towards the future that the world want,’’ Okika said.

 “For this reason, we propose to convene First Ladies Forum from all UN Member States.

“The forum can serve as active agent for peace, building bridges on women’s health disability and child marriage, and meeting the challenges for sustainable peace and development of nations,’’ Okika added.