By JOY ADARA, Abuja –
A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Maryam Shetty, has reacted to the withdrawal of her ministerial nomination by President Bola Tinubu.
Tinubu had withdrew earlier nomination of Dr. Maryam Shetty, nominee from Kano State in the supplementary ministerial list awaiting confirmation from the senate on Friday.
The president replaced her with a new nominee Dr Mairiga Mahmud also from Kano. He also nominated Mr Festus Keyamo for consideration and approval of Senate, as minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Reacting to the dramatic twist of events, Dr. Shetty in a statement posted on her verified Facebook page on Saturday, said: “life, with its characteristic unpredictability, led to the withdrawal of my nomination”.
Dr Shetty, in her statement titled: ‘A Divine Will’, however, affirmed that her best is yet to come.
According to her, she felt “sheer joy and pride” at my nomination as 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.
“Even with this unexpected twist, my gratitude to President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for considering me for such an esteemed position remains undiminished. The journey doesn’t end here; I believe this is a mere stepping stone, the best is yet to come. My resolve to serve my beloved country, Nigeria, in any capacity I can, is stronger than ever.
“I would like to assure my incredible supporters that this is not an end, it is the dawn of a new era I urge all of us to continue praying for our nation and to stand behind our President as he strives to better Nigeria.
“My nomination may have been withdrawn, but my hope is unwavering. As I have often stated, “Hope is not lost; maybe I will come back again.”
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