Unified Nigerian Youth Forum urges
President Tinubu to consider Hajiya Halimat as Humanitarian Minister
By Edirin Robinson
The Unified Nigerian Youth Forum recommended Hajiya Halimat Adenike for appointment as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation saying she possesses the right attributes to manage the ministry
This was contained in a letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed by the group’s National President, Comrade Idowu Olufemi Shoroye, and made available to the media in Kaduna, yesterday.
The Group noted that its request is based on inclusivity and the need to address the needs of the vulnerable and less privileged.
Comrade Olufemi noted that the demand became imperative due to her impactful and selfless life as a philanthropist adding that her appointment will be a breath of fresh air for the less privileged in the rural areas.
“Our passionate focus on Nigerian youths, especially the vulnerable and physically challenged has informed our decision. Even though we are nonpartisan and ordinarily wouldn’t have cared about who gets appointed, considering the attendant’s negative impact on the less privileged and youths of the country if the Ministry continues to operate without a Minister, we are confident that this request is imperative.”
“As a physically challenged person, the nomination of Hajiya Halimat Adenike Tejuosho means the inclusion of youths, people living with disabilities, and senior citizens all over the country. This is, therefore, the right time for the current administration to right the wrongs occasioned by the exclusion of people with disabilities aside from the fact that she’s ably qualified and passionate about humanitarian interventions.”
While describing her as a selfless patriot who has been using her resources to bring succor to senior citizens, People Living with Disabilities (PWDs), and the less privileged through the Tejuosho Foundation (QATFoundation), the group highlighted some of her contributions to humanity, arguing that her passion for the downtrodden should be rewarded.
“As a mark of true philanthropy, Hajiya Halimat Adenike has severally been involved with children including the celebration of Children’s Day with vulnerable and indigent children in Lagos where over 500 school books, bags, shoes, water bottles, foodstuffs, and writing materials were shared.”
“Her annual Ramadan largesse to over 10000 PWDs as well as her recent (Eid-kabir) Sallah packages to hundreds of households across the 774 Local Governments of the Country who could not afford to celebrate the festivities cannot be forgotten. For someone with such a large heart, functioning as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation will be an easy task”, the letter reads.

The group through its letter urged Mr. President to prioritize merit and disregard the antics of parochial minds who are against the appointment of Hajiya Halimat Adenike Tejuosho simply because of her state of origin and region, adding that, Nigeria cannot develop if we eschew merit and enthrone mediocrity.
“It is our earnest hope that you’ll not listen to retrogressive arguments about her origin as many contenders would want to distract you by bringing up trivialities. Merit more than trivial issues of origin should be at stake here. The appointment of this hardworking and dedicated humanitarian and party stalwart as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation is therefore the right thing to do.”
The group expressed their gratitude to President Tinubu for his good works, and also assured him of their continuous support at any time they are called upon.
Over 50 Civil Society Organisations and other reputable organizations across the federation, dedicated to humanitarian courses endorsed their signatories on the letter supporting our position.