President Bola Tinubu removed Dr Maryam Shetty’s name from the list of nominees for ministerial positions. Dr Maryam Shetty attributed the decision to life‘s unpredictable nature but insisted she had no animosity towards anybody.
She said that being nominated was a testament to her ability and proof that the country was ready to elevate young women from the most conventional sections to positions of power.
Shetty, a native of Kano State, stated this in a statement yesterday after her nomination was withdrawn and Dr Mariya Mahmoud took her place.
The choice to change her name to Mahmoud’s, who is also from Kano, was not explained as of the time of publication.
But Shetty insisted that she didn’t see the change as a setback.
She said:
“I have found myself at the centre of a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s political landscape. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a move that brought me immense honour, chose me as a ministerial nominee. Coming from the traditional, conservative regions of northern Nigeria, this represented a significant stride towards a more inclusive national representation.
“The sheer joy and pride I felt at my nomination were beyond words. It was a validation of my capabilities, a nod to my vision, and a sign that our great nation was ready to embrace a future where young women like me, even from the most traditional parts of Nigeria, can hold positions of influence and power.
“Yet, life, with its characteristic unpredictability, led to the withdrawal of my nomination. To some, this could seem like a setback, but my faith as a devout Muslim guided my understanding. I saw it as the divine will of Allah, who I believe grants power as He wishes when He wishes. His plans are always superior to ours.”
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