Abdullahi Ibrahim, the north-east leader for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the All Progressives Congress (APC), has implored President Bola Tinubu to appoint Adenike Tejuosho as humanitarian minister.
The ministry has been without a minister since Betta Edu was suspended in January.
Ibrahim made the appeal in an open letter, adding that Tejuosho has a “golden heart”.
“There are several philanthropists and true humanitarian icons among Nigerian men and women who can manage this ministry,” his letter partly reads.
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“However, Tejuosho’s humanitarian services can be seen in all the 36 states of the federation including FCT, especially to us the people with disabilities.
“The woman that has been there for the disabled people and the less privileged in the society who we wish can be used to head humanitarian ministry is HRM Dr. Halimat Adenike Tejuosho, a woman who is committed to humanitarian services with integrity.
“We the 37 million persons with disabilities in Nigeria are appealing to you to kindly consider the will of the people to appoint Dr. Halimat Adenike Tejuosho and her likes to head the ministry of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation.
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“This is in line with the renewed hope agenda of Mr. President that will bring unity, peace, progress and prosperity to our dear country, Nigeria.”
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