If you need to pursue your interests, do not expect anyone else to do it for you.

Any work you do, do it the best you can and achieve the maximum result.

We do not have many women leaders in the world. But if you look at the current examples, most of those few female leaders that we have today lead their countries under the pressure of difficult political and economic circumstances. They all posses strong personalities and have real political influence on the domestic and international scene.

From day one, my mantra has been - and will continue to be - that as a government we were there to serve the people, not the other way around.

The world has become more diversified, with women becoming a real power of change.

I have led the way for moving women from traditional roles to strategic positions and inspired girls and women throughout Africa to seek leadership positions.

As a woman, I think my style defines my leadership in that it's a gentler, more compassionate approach. Rather than tell people what's good for them, I consult, I listen and I compromise where it's in the best interest of the citizens.