Maryam Shetty says the withdrawal of her ministerial
nomination by President Bola Tinubu is the will of Allah.
On Friday, Tinubu withdrew the nomination of Shetty and
replaced her with Mariya Mahmoud who is also from Kano state.
The president communicated his decision to the senate just
before the screening of ministerial nominees resumed.
Recall that Shetty learned of the development when she
arrived at the national assembly complex for the screening.
In a statement on Saturday, Shetty said the nomination
brought her “immense honour”.
Shetty said despite the reversal, her “best is yet to come”,
adding that she remains ready to serve the country in any capacity.
“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,” she said.
“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.”
She expressed her gratitude to Tinubu for considering her
for such an “esteemed position”, saying that even with the unexpected twist,
the journey does not end for her.
“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,” she added.
“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. Together, let’s press ahead united under our #WEBELIEVE campaign.
“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have been withdrawn, but my hope is unwavering.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.’
“This phase of my life has instilled in me a deeper sense of
resilience, faith, and the value of service beyond titles and positions. It has
reaffirmed my belief in the potential for change and in the inherent greatness
of Nigeria. The dream is still alive, and my commitment to our nation remains
steadfast.”
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