Send your CV”—Senator Natasha Responds to Unemployed Graduate’s Emotional Appeal, Requests His CV
“Send your CV”—Senator Natasha Responds to Unemployed Graduate’s Emotional Appeal, Requests His CV
“Distinguished Senator Natasha H Akpoti, my name is Siyaka Abdullazeez. I am writing this with humility and sincerity not out of entitlement but as someone who has genuinely supported you over the years.
I supported you from your days in the SDP where I served as one of the ward executives as the Assistant Financial Secretary in Achagana Ward. I equally served as polling unit agent in 2019 at Achagana Ward unit 004. When you later moved to the PDP and contested the 2023 senatorial election which you won I continued to stand with you despite the kidnapping incident I suffered during my NYSC program in 2022 I still managed to recover enough to cast my vote for you in the 2023 election. I still have a snapshot of my voting evidence as proof of my commitment and support.
Distinguished Senator I am a graduate of Biochemistry from Bayero University Kano with a very good academic record and still never give up in education. Unfortunately despite my education I have continued to struggle upon struggle to find an opportunity that will allow me to become self reliant and support my family.
During my NYSC program in 2022 I was attacked by kidnappers and by the special grace of God I survived. After a short period of recovery I returned to my feet and continued to pursue my dreams. While I was receiving treatment in the hospital I tried to reach out to you. Your PA Bashir Haroon is surely aware of the situation. Unfortunately all my efforts proved abortive.
I also personally reached out to Bashir and Hamza Lamisi during your various empowerment programs pleading that even if it was just a small empowerment opportunity I should be considered. Sadly all my efforts have not yielded any result.
I have decided to make this appeal publicly not to embarrass anyone but because I have tried every available means and I honestly do not know where else to turn.
Distinguished Senator please I am humbly asking you to remember me to secure any job opportunity for me. You have touched the lives of many people through your empowerment programs and acts of kindness. I am not asking for something extravagant. Even if it is Keke Napepe empowerment I will graciously accept it while I will keep my certificate in one corner in my room to go out and hustle for my little family. What may seem small to you could completely change the story of my life.
My mother laboured and sacrificed so much to see me through university but sadly she did not live long enough to enjoy the fruit of her labour. That is one of the things that pains me the most.
You are a mother and a woman who understands the value of sacrifice. I am therefore appealing to your heart and compassion. Please ma help me wipe away these tears. Give me an opportunity to stand on my feet and support my immediate family.
Distinguished Senator please remember me. I am only asking for an opportunity to become useful to myself my family and society.
May God continue to bless you and reward you for every life you have touched.”
Credit: Siyaka Abdullazeez
