Dr Maryam Shetty, a former ministerial nominee from Kano State, has said she is still willing to serve the country despite the withdrawal of her nomination by President Bola Tinubu.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced on Friday before the screening of ministerial nominees that President Tinubu had withdrawn the nomination of Shetty and replaced her with Mariya Mahmoud who is also from Kano state.
In a statement on Saturday, Shetty said the nomination brought her immense honour and pride.
She also appreciated the president for considering her for a ministerial position saying that even with the unexpected twist, the journey does not end for her.