Maryam Shettima Biography – Age, Career, Ministerial List Controversy, and Net worth
Maryam Shettima Ibrahim, known as Maryam Shetty, stands out as a remarkable force driving positive change across multiple fields.
Age
Born on 8th April, 1979. She is 44 year sold.
Career
The 44-year-old is a Political and Social Activist, a qualified physiotherapist, and a 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.
Her expertise was in high demand, leading her to become a valued member of the medical team during the London Olympics. Among the elite athletes she worked with was the world record holder and sprinting legend, Usain Bolt, from Jamaica.
Not limiting her pursuits to healthcare, Maryam embarked on a journey of social change by obtaining a Kingian Non Violence practitioner certificate from Emory University in the United States, inspired by the principles of the renowned Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Further, she honed her knowledge in public policy by earning a certificate in Public Policy Challenges of the 21st Century from the University of Virginia.
In the political sphere, Maryam’s involvement has been equally impactful. She was an essential member of the Presidential Campaign Team, handling various roles, including Field Operations and Strategic Communication for the Youths and Women Presidential Campaign Team. She played a crucial role in ensuring a commendably peaceful election Congress in Delta State.
With her political acumen and dedication to her party, Maryam emerged as a prominent APC Chieftain. Her contributions to the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council were highly valued, and she played critical roles in the selection of the APC Presidential Candidate.
Maryam’s remarkable contributions have not gone unnoticed. She received an Honorary Degree from the ESGT University of Technology, Benin Republic, in recognition of her outstanding leadership and community development efforts.
Ever committed to championing peace, quality leadership, and the inclusion of women and minorities in society, Maryam continues to make her voice heard through the impactful and popular #webelieve!
movement.
Marriage
Maryam is single and yet to be married.
Ministerial List Controversy
There were mixed reactions on and off social media on Friday after a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Maryam ‘Shetty’ Shettima, was delisted from President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial nominee list forwarded to the Senate. TSB News earlier reported that President Tinubu forwarded an additional 19 names of ministerial nominees to the Senate for screening to complement the previous 28-man list sent to the lawmakers.
The news, however, emerged on Friday that Shetty, who was part of the second list sent to the Senate, has been withdrawn from the ministerial nomination and replaced with Maigari Mahmud, who is also from Kano State. The development has since stirred mixed reactions from Nigerians on social media, particularly Twitter.
Watch the video of Maryam Shetty, arriving the National Assembly on August 4, 2023 for her screening only to be told President Tinubu has removed her name and replaced it with Maigari Mahmud.
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Maryam Shetty reacts to her nomination withdrawal
Dr. Maryam Shetty has reacted to the withdrawal of her ministerial nomination by President Bola Tinubu. Shetty said she remains grateful for Tinubu’s unrelenting support and thankful for any decision from him. Shetty also thanked the Vice President, Kashim Shettima for his support.
In a series of posts on her X social media platform on Friday, she said she was grateful and thankful for any decision from the President.
She wrote, “I was just informed now at today’s plenary session that President Bola Ahmad Tinubu has withdrawn my ministerial nomination and replaced me with Dr Mariga Mahmoud.
“I’m grateful and thankful for any decision from you My President!”
Net Worth
Maryam Shetty is currently worth over $45K.