Maryam Ibrahim Shettima
| Maryam Ibrahim Shettima | |
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| Born | Maryam Ibrahim Shettima 8 April 1979 Kano, Nigeria |
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| 💼 Occupation | Physiotherapist, political activist, women's rights activist |
| Known for | We Believe Movement |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Dr Adam Kaka |
Maryam Ibrahim Shettima (born 8 April 1979), popularly known as Maryam Shetty, is a Nigerian physiotherapist, political activist, social entrepreneur, and women's rights activist. She gained national prominence as a ministerial nominee under president Bola Ahmed Tinubu Administration in 2023, her nomination was later withdraw. She is the founder of the We Believe Movement, a non-government organization promoting national unity and good government in Nigeria.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
Maryam Ibrahim Shettima was born on 8 April 1979 in the Nigerian city of Kano. She completed her primary education in Kurmawa Primary School, Kano Municipal in 1989, Girls Science College Kiru Kano in 1995, and finally her first degree in the prestigious Bayero University Kano (BUK) where she studied Physiotherapy in 2002. She received a masters of science in Physiotherapy from University of East London, UK. She is a member of several professionals bodies Kingian Nonviolence Certificate of Conflict Resolution, Emory University, Atlanta, USA, Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, United Kingdom, Medical Rehabilitation Therapists, Board License, Treasure Bayero University Alumni.[4]
Early career
Between 2003 and 2004, Maryam worked with Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria as an internship Physiotherapist and Primary Health System Strengthening Project (PATH2)/ Department for International Development (DFID) in Kano as a Survey Officer, She was a staff Physiotherapist at Wolff Clinical National Health Services (NHS) in London between (2010 - 2012).[5] Maryam was a Physiotherapist at the London Olympics in 2012, she worked at the State House Medical Centre, Villa Abuja (2014 - 2015) in various roles. She was a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Cyanic Limited Between (2018 - 2023).[6] Maryam Shettima was the founder of the We Believe Movement an independent non governmental initiative aimed at promoting a national rebirth based on viable ethos and active citizenship.[7]
Professional training
Maryam Shettima attended several professional trainings such as Martin Luther King Jr Nonviolence Practitioner Emory University, Atlanta Georgia, 2018, Industrial Organisation: Strategy and Competition in Business Higher School of Economics, National Research University, Moscow in 2021, Project Management Principles and Practices University of California Irvine in 2021 and Public policy Challenges of the 21st century University of Virginia in 2021.[8]
Political activism
Maryam Shettima's entry into political activism was motivated by her desire to contribute to Nigeria's democratic development and social progress. Her background in healthcare gave her unique insights into the challenges facing ordinary Nigerians, particularly in accessing quality She began her political activism by engaging in grassroots mobilization, organizing communities around issues of healthcare access, women's rights, and youth empowerment. Her approach was non-partisan, focusing on issue-based advocacy rather than party politics.[9] She has contributed immensely to success of the All Progressives Congress APC in 2015 as a Buhari Vendors Worlwide, Publicity Secretary in 2015, Member Gamji Youth and Women Empowerment Initiative, Member All Progressive Youth Forum in 2016, President APC Assembly. [10] She also contributed to the success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2023 as an administrative secretary Tinubu Alliance Group (TAG), Team member strategic communication for youths and women presidential campaign council , Team member field operation presidential campaign council in 2022, member presidential palliatives committee in Kano State
Ministerial nomination
In August 2023, Shettima gained national attention when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu nominated her as a ministerial candidate representing Kano State. The nomination was part of Tinubu's effort to constitute his cabinet following his inauguration as Nigeria's president. At 44 years old, Shettima was among the younger nominees on the ministerial list, and her nomination was generally well-received by various stakeholders who saw her as a fresh face in Nigerian politics.[11]
Tinubu withdrew Shettima's nomination shortly before the ministerial screening by the Senate. The withdrawal was announced in a letter to the Senate, though specific reasons for the decision were not immediately made public.[12]
The withdrawal generated widespread discussion and speculation about the reasons behind the decision. Various theories were proposed, but neither the Presidency nor Shettima provided detailed explanations for the withdrawal.[13]
References
- ↑ "matasa sun nuna rashin jin dadin su bisa cire sunan maryam shetty a sunayen ministoci". voahausa.com. Lagos, Nigeria. 2023-06-25. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ↑ "tinubu was mislead into nominating maryam shetty as minister apc chair ganduje". thestreetjournal.org. Lagos, Nigeria. 2023-04-25. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
- ↑ "tinubu yakara tura wa majalisar dattawa sunayen ministoci 20". Voice of America Hausa. Lagos, Nigeria. 2023-04-25. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ↑ "meet maryam shetty tinubus 44 years old female ministerial nominee from kano". leadership.ng. Lagos, Nigeria. 2024-04-25. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
- ↑ "apc leader maryam shetty bags". Dailynigerian.com. Lagos, Nigeria. 2025-04-25. Retrieved 2025-04-25.
- ↑ "maryam shetty a policy advocate and emerging voice in nigerian public life". leadership.ng. Lagos, Nigeria. 2023-04-25. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
- ↑ OLU, Tayo (2023-08-03). "Osinbajo Campaigner Makes Tinubu's Ministerial List: Meet Maryam Shetty, Rising Star From Kano Royal Family". The Whistler Newspaper. Retrieved 2026-09-08.
- ↑ Okogba, Emmanuel (2023-03-10). "Good Governance: Maryam Shetty is Leading by empowering others". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2026-09-08.
- ↑ "where is maryam shetty". vanguardngr.com. Lagos, Nigeria. 2024-06-25. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
- ↑ "good governance maryam shetty leading by empowering others". businessday.ng. Lagos, Nigeria. 2023-04-25. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
- ↑ "tinubu ya cire sunan maryam shetty a jerin ministoci". bbc.com. Lagos, Nigeria. 2023-04-25. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
- ↑ "tinubu withdraws shetty nomination as minister adds keyamo". icirnigeria.org. Lagos, Nigeria. 2023-04-25. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
- ↑ "Tinubu was misled into nominating Maryam Shetty as minister - APC chair, Ganduje". The Street Journal. 2023-08-06. Retrieved 2026-09-08.
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