The previous Minister of Ladies Affairs, Uju-Kennedy Ohanenye, has emphasised that her imaginative and prescient stays unshaken regardless of being sacked by President Bola Tinubu.
In an interview on Channels TV on Wednesday, she defined that whereas she could now not maintain the ministerial place, her dedication to her trigger and her work continues unabated.
“I used to be sacked, however my visions stay; my visions weren’t sacked,” she affirmed.
She elaborated on her ongoing dedication to the causes she championed whereas in workplace, saying, “I’ve been doing all these I used to be doing once I was the minister of girls’s affairs.
“I nonetheless go to courtroom to defend the individuals that may’t defend themselves, that don’t have cash to get a lawyer.”
The previous minister additionally talked about that she has continued to handle some delicate instances she was dealing with throughout her tenure.
“I’m nonetheless dealing with all of the instances I had earlier than I left, and they’re fairly delicate instances, so I couldn’t simply abandon them,” she mentioned.
“I’m nonetheless going forward to empower ladies, younger women, and males. I’m producing some films on morals, which was a part of the issues I wished to do earlier than the sack,” she added.
Reflecting on the general public assist she acquired after her sacking, Ohanenye expressed gratitude for the backing from Nigerians.
She mentioned, “Crucial factor is that I’ve been sacked, and I thank Nigerians for the assist they gave me. I couldn’t imagine it. They spoke out for me.
“I thank them, however on the similar time, I hold advising that when one door closes, simply attempt your greatest to open one other one, even when it’s the one you’ve closed earlier than; reopen it.”
In the course of the interview, Ohaneye clarified that she prefers to be known as the “sacked” minister, saying, “Let me introduce myself the best way it must be. You mentioned, ‘was eliminated.’ I’m Uju-Kennedy Ohanenye, the sacked minister of girls affairs. I believe I’ll favor you to make use of that phrase.”