Dare Babalola
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described Nigerian poet and spoken word artist, Maryam Hassan, popularly known as Alhanislam as a fierce voice for justice.
This follows her recent appointment as the United Nations Global Advocate for Peace.
In a post he made on his official X account on Monday, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said Maryam’s appointment is a proud moment for every African woman.
He wrote, “I’m incredibly proud of Maryam Bukar Hassan, @Alhan_islam, on her well-deserved designation as the UN Global Advocate for Peace. A gifted poet and fierce voice for justice, she has used her art to uplift, empower, and unite. She even once captured my journey through her powerful spoken word.
“Her poetry has echoed with compassion, inspired peace, and amplified the hopes of countless young people. Maryam’s elevation is a proud moment for Nigeria and for every young African woman with a dream. Keep soaring,” he wrote.
The Borno-born was officially appointed by the United Nations last week, recognising her years of work in promoting peace, gender equity, education, and human rights through spoken word poetry. She is expected to use her new global platform to advocate for dialogue, social cohesion, and youth empowerment, particularly in conflict-affected communities.
