Moments before entering the Senate Chamber for screening as a Ministerial Nominee, Kano based politician, Maryam Shetty, was notified that her name had been withdrawn.
After keeping mute for a while, Shetty has now opened up on why she was dropped.
She blamed fate for her situation, saying life with its characteristic unpredictability cost her the job of being a minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
She, however, looked the upside, saying her nomination was a validation of her capabilities and a sign of the nation’s readiness to appoint young women from the most traditional parts to office.
Shetty, however, said she didn’t consider the development a setback.
Her words:”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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