The Egyptian Ambassador to Abuja receives the “Africa Women Leaders Merit Award” granted to First lady, Her Excellency Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak from African International Media Organisation in appreciation of her role in serving the causes of the African Women.   The Ambassador attended the celebration held by the organisation, on May 1st, where he received the award and the certificate offered by the organisation. The Ambassador also delivered a brief speech on this occasion in which Mrs Suzanne Mubarak conveyed her regards and wishes for the organisation’s success. The Ambassador also conveyed Egyptian ladies’ regards for their Nigerian counterparts, and reviewed the accomplishments of the first lady and her activities domestically and internationally. He also added that Egypt considers the award, a good start to initiate cooperation between civil organisations in Egypt and Nigeria. The organisation also announced the publication of the first annual issue of its magazine where the picture of Turai Yar'adua and Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak was on the front cover which also included a number of ladies who were honored during the celebration. The biography of Mrs. Mubarak also was published on the first page of the magazine. The celebration was attended by representatives of the civil society, the winners of merit awards presented by the organisation, most notable of whom was the wife of the Nigerian Commander in Chief, as well as the media (radio, television and Press) The biography of Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak was reviewed during the meeting as the organisation indicated that she is a role model for women in Africa whose steps should be followed in light of the common challenges Africa is facing. The celebration was well organised and it witnessed great attendance by those interested in Women's issues, and development activities, particularly from Nigerian society ladies, and wives of the state governors. The accomplishments of Mrs. Mubarak and her notable achievements in serving such causes, were highly appreciated during the ceremony, as great success for woman in the African continent .