Najatu Muhammed, an activist and ‘Buharist’, sensationally turned down her federal government appointment as chairperson of the Governing Council of the Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State.
It’s not every time you see someone turn down a government appointment around here, so Ms Muhammed has been the subject of social media chatter since she did what she did.
The Buhari administration recently reconstituted the governing councils of 12 federal universities. In a letter to the minister of education, Adamu Adamu, Muhammed said she wasn’t consulted before the appointment was made.
She also said since the appointment was made via the media, it was only fitting that she used the same media to flatly turn it down.
This is her letter:
I, Najatu Muhammad, wish to thank you so much for considering me worthy of being appointed the chairperson of Dutse Federal University.
It’s however, unfortunate that I was not consulted before the announcement in the media.
“I also regret that I have to use the same medium to announce that I can’t accept the appointment for some personal reasons.
“I will however remain an ardent supporter of President Muhammadu Buhari in his effort in charting a new course for this country. A course that we pray will put this country back on the path of progress.
“I will also continue to support the president’s fight against corruption and other ills of this country. My unflinching support for the President will remain for Allah’s sake and country.
“I pray that Allah will continue to guide and protect our President.
“Long Live the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
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