Maryam Shettima Ibrahim popularly known as Maryam Shetty is a distinguished scholar, entrepreneur social activities and philanthropist, she is currently one the youngest ministerial nominees hoping to serve in the current Nigeria cabinet led by President Ahmed Tinubu.
Maryam Shetty was born on the 8th day of April, 1979, she is currently 44-year-old, Maryam is a Political and Social Activist as mentioned above, she is also a qualified physiotherapist, and a very passionate social entrepreneur, her journey towards success has been nothing short of extraordinary.
Maryam’s academic journey began in Kano, where she received her early education, then she proceeded to the prestigious University of East London, Stratford, in the United Kingdom, where she pursued her Masters Degree in sports physiotherapy. Maryam is single and yet to be married.
Political Career Maryam Shettima has engaged in a number of campaigns for advocacy and awareness. She is renowned for her charitable endeavors, particularly in the fields of politics, health, and education. On the successful #GivingBack initiative’s platform, Maryam has led a number of activities, including the renovation of schools and other public spaces in her native state of Kano. At the UN General Assembly, Maryam Shetty represented Nigeria on the committee for accountability, transparency, and anti-corruption.
Field Operations for the Presidential Campaign Team included Maryam Shetty. Maryam Shetty also participated in the Youths and Women Presidential Campaign Team and the Strategic Communication Team, where she made significant contributions to the efficient administration of government. The 7-member APC Congress Committee, which held the party congress in Delta State, included Maryam Shetty. Controversial Maryam Shetty was nominated by the President of Nigeria, His Excellency Ahmed Bola Tinubu to serve as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, barely 24 hours after, this changed. Maryam Shetty was replaced by Dr. Maigari Mahmud and an additional nominee Festus Kayemo by President Bola Tinubu. This was made known at plenary session of the Senate when Senate President Godswill Akpabio read a letter from the President.
Information gathered by our sources confirms that Maryam was already at the National Assembly as at the time of getting to understand that the President had revoked her nomination.
However, Shetty responded to the information on her social media handles by saying:
“I just learned now at today’s plenary session that President Bola Ahmad Tinubu has withdrawn my ministerial nomination and replaced me with Dr. Mariga Mahmoud,” she wrote in a series of posts on her social media site on Friday. “I’m grateful and thankful for any decision from you, My President!”
Maryam Networth According to an online source, Maryam Shetty’s net worth is believed to be around $100,000