Dr. Maryam Shetty blamed life’s inherent irrationality for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s removal of her name from the list of nominees for cabinet positions, but insisted she harbored no ill will toward anyone.
Shetty claimed that being nominated was a testament to her ability and a proof that the nation was prepared to select young women from the most conventional areas to positions of authority.
Shetty, a native of Kano State, revealed this in a statement on Saturday after her nomination was withdrawn and Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, another native of Kano State, took her place.
As of the time of publication, there had been no explanation for the choice to have Mahmoud, who is also from Kano, take her place.
However, Shetty asserted that she did not view the development as a setback. “I have found myself at the center of a crucial period in Nigeria’s political landscape,” she said. I feel incredibly honored that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu nominated me for a ministerial position. This constituted a big step towards a more inclusive national representation coming from the traditional, conservative regions of northern Nigeria.
“The pure happiness and pleasure I experienced upon being nominated were beyond words.” It was a statement that our wonderful nation was prepared to accept a future in which young women like me, even from the most traditional sections of Nigeria, might assume positions of influence and power. It was a confirmation of my ability and a nod to my vision. However, life.
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