Former president’s wife Patience Jonathan has pledged to support First Lady Oluremi Tinubu to move the country forward, calling on other women to follow suit.

Mrs Jonathan gave the assurance on Wednesday during a solidarity visit to the first lady at the presidential villa Abuja.

She said it was imperative for her, as a former president’s wife, to also support and encourage Mrs Tinubu on things that would move the nation forward.

“Twenty-four hours, I am with you; call me anytime, any day. I will work with you for the country to move forward and to be better because it is our country; we have no other place to go,” Mrs Jonathan said.

Mrs Jonathan commended women’s groups for supporting President Bola Tinubu and his wife. She pleaded that they should maintain their support for the government to sustain the patriotic efforts.

“When we talk about presidency, we have come and left, it is your turn, we that left must support you to achieve what you are here for like we have achieved so that Nigeria will move forward.

“I use this opportunity to plead to the women of this country to support this government; she carried us along when she was a governor’s wife; now that she is a first lady, the sky is her limit,” she stated.

The first lady had earlier commended Mrs Jonathan for her support and advice.

“We thank God that she is here on a solidarity visit and for us to talk about how to move the nation forward. I appreciate her visit, her support and all the tips she is always giving,’’ the first lady said.

(NAN)