Tinubu’s cabinet: Arewa Youth Assembly demands inclusion of Yerima Shettima As Minister
http://www.newsportng.com.ng Northern group, Arewa Youth Assembly, (AYA) have joined other groups demanding the inclusion of it’s National President, Alhaji. Yerima Shettima in president Tinubu’s cabinet.
The Speaker, Arewa Youth Assembly, Mohammed Salihu Danlami, in a statement personally signed and made available to Journalists in Abuja on Thursday, described Shettima as a symbol of national unity, urged Tinubu to incorporate him into the Federal Executive Council.
Danlami said Shettima is a unifier, whose appointment will put an end to the rising tension in the country generated by secessionist agitations and other aggrieved groups who feel they have been marginalized by the government.
Arewa Youth Assembly called on Mr. President to as a matter of National unity and cohesion appoint him as one of his Ministers so as to give youths across the country a deeper sense of belonging against all odds.
“Arewa Youth Assembly described Yerima Shettima as a rare kind of Nigerian, who has devoted his entire life to the service of his Father land Nigeria. His contributions and sacrifices dates back to the days of the Military era and are still counting, always at the forefront in advocating for justice and promotion of social wellbeing of the citizens.
“Yerima Shettima has undying passion and zeal to unite the country by bringing youths from various regions, tribe and religion together to co-exist one, with the view to promote tolerance, peace and foster national unity and cohesion for the development and progress of Nigeria, he is indeed a peace ambassador and promoter of National unity.
“Appointing Yerima Shettima, who is a unifier will put an end to the rising tension in the country generated by secessionist agitations and other aggrieved groups who feel they have been marginalized by the government. Giving his antecedents and experience as a youth leader who was worked with youths from all corners of the country, it will be easy to put an end to these challenges.
“With respect to the above, it is crystal clear that such an individual should not be left out of the Federal Executive Council because he has a lot to offer to this administration and to Nigerians, having him will sure improve unity within the country and put our millions of able youths to a more judicious use thus increasing productivity.”
