- By Halimah Olamide
Amidst controversies over the nomination of Dr. Maryam Ismaila Keshiro as the Permanent Secretary representing Zamfara state, a former Senator Shehu Sanni, has advised Governor Dauda Lawal against rejecting her nomination.
Sani said the state cannot reject Keshinro’s nomination on account of her marriage to a non-indigene of the state.
NPO Reports that Governor Lawal had said that the state would not accept her nomination because she was not from Zamfara. However, many people have come out to say that Keshinro is only married to a Yoruba man while she is an indigene of the state.
“Dr Maryam is from Zamfara state.I appeal to the Government of Zamfara to rescind their decision to reject her.Be proud of your good product and one of the best female medical professionals in the Country.She represent the good image of Zamfara.No person should be rejected because of the religious identity of his/her parents or the ethnic identity of his/her spouse. Please reconsider,” Sanni had appealed to the governor.