The First Lady Jeannette Kagame has tipped members of Unity Club on the importance of a clear transgenerational ideology in building a strong, sovereign nation that takes care of its citizens.

She made the remarks on Saturday, October 16 during the celebrations of the 25th anniversary of the club’s establishment.

Founded in 1996 by Mrs Kagame, the organisation brings together spouses of current and former Rwandan leaders with the aim of promoting cohesion amongst themselves and working together to enhance unity and peace, while contributing to the socio-economic development of the country.

The 25th-anniversary celebrations took place at the Intare Arena in Rusororo and were attended by various officials and their spouses.

"Building a strong nation that takes care of citizens and has sovereignty requires having a clear transgenerational ideology,” Mrs. Kagame told the Unity Club members.

She pointed out that what has been achieved should not be a reason for complacency, but rather a motivation to do even more. 

"To celebrate the anniversary is to build upon what we have attained so that those who come after us will have good lessons and a strong starting point,” She said.

Through the years, Unity Club, in partnership with public institutions has made several contributions to society, including providing material, moral and emotional support to vulnerable children, advocating for Genocide widows for instance by providing shelter for them, health care, and other forms of social assistance so that they live in dignity and grace.

The First Lady thanked all the Unity Club members, attributing the achievements to their efforts. 

"So, let us continue together so that the journey of the next 25 years will go hand in hand with Rwanda’s Vision 2050,” she said.

The club also established an award - Guardians of the Covenant - to recognize those who champion unity.

During the Celebrations,  Seven individuals received the award for their work towards the unity of Rwandans.