By; ISAAC ODEH, Kaduna
Various ethnic nationalities from across the geopolitical zones of Nigeria and other youth organizations has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider youth Inclusiveness in his cabinet, and suggesting Alhaji Yerima Shettima as their consensus candidate for the position of minister from Kaduna State who will also represent the teaming Nigerian Youths.
Addressing a press conference in Kaduna, the group averred that Alhaji Shettima has proven himself to be a champion of youths, children, women, and the vulnerable, adding that he would be a valuable addition to President Tinubu’s cabinet.
According to the group, Alhaji Shettima has initiated and executed various projects aimed at empowering the youths, including education and training programs, healthcare initiatives, and community outreach efforts stressing that his dedication and commitment to serving the needs of the under-priviledged appointing him as a minister would allow him to continue this important work on a larger scale.
The text of the briefing signed by various leaders of the ethnic Nationalities and youth groups which was read by Alhaji Aliyu Mohammed Sani, said, Alhaji Shettima’a insights and expertise would greatly benefit President Tinubu’s team and help to drive positive change for the people of Kaduna State and the young people of not only the North, but the whole of Nigeria.
“We call on President Tinubu to give serious consideration to Alhaji Yerima Shettima as a minister from Kaduna State because we are confident that he would make an excellent addition to his cabinet and be a valuable asset to this administration.
“It is worthy of note that Alhaji Yerima Shettima has used his wealth of experience and great interpersonal relationship skill to douse tension across the country by always reaching out to the various youths during periods of crisis. He has overtime devoted his life to the service of the state and country by championing peace and unity at all times.
“Alhaji Yerima Shettima, as the Chairman, Board of Trustees, (BoT), Nigeria Ethnic Nationalities Youth Organisations, is one person who has effectively galvanised the various ethnic nationalities youth organisations, through which he always quells tension and disagreements among the various Nigerian societies.
“His undying passion for the unity and development of the country has been quite visible and dates back to the days of the Military era hence his inclusion into the federal cabinet would accommodate the interest of the various youth groups in the country. He is a mobilizer, a leader par excellence, and has the wherewithal to rally round all the restive youths in the country and make sure their feelings are assuaged. We have no doubt about his capacity to deliver on this mandate and make Kaduna State proud.
“The umbrella body of all the youth groups in the South East, South West, South South, North East, North Central and North West zones after an enlarged meeting of its members, adopt the leader of Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) Comrade Yerima Shettima as the Nigerian youths consensus candidate for ministerial appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“We call upon President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to seize this opportunity to demonstrate its commitment to youth inclusion by appointing Alhaji Yerima Shettima as a minister. This decision would symbolize a step forward towards a more inclusive and prosperous Nigeria, where the youths are not only acknowledged as vital stakeholders but actively engaged in decision-making processes”.
The text of the briefing was signed by the following for and onbehalf of their members, Comrade Danjuma Paul
Chairman, Northern Stakeholders Consultative Forum, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike National President, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council. Salihu Danlami Muhammad, Speaker, Arewa Youth Assembly, Suleiman Abdul-Azeez Northern Emancipation Network and Mr. Israel Uwajeyan National Coordinator Niger Delta National Youth Outreach.
Other signatories are Comrade Goodluck Ibem, President General Coalition of South East youth leaders, Ambassador Kingsley Eriwelim Nwanze Director General/CEO, Centre for Leadership and Creative Entrepreneurs in Africa, Abubakar Kurawa Esq.Chairman Progressive Young Leaders Assembly, Abubakar Sadiq Arewa Lawyers Progressive Forum and Comrade Eric Oluwole, President, Yoruba Youth Council.
