The Borno government on Tuesday commemorated the 11th anniversary of the abduction of schoolgirls from Government Girls Secondary School Chibok, with a strong show of solidarity and support for their families.
The event which held at Chibok Local Government Area, was led by Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno.
“This is not the first time the Borno State Government is reaching out. Since day one, successive administrations have supported Chibok.
“Under Governor Zulum, this commitment has been further strengthened. We will not give up until every missing girl is found,” Zulum who was represented by the state Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Zuwaira Gambo said.
The governor assured that the rescued girls were undergoing full rehabilitation and reintegration programmes designed to empower them academically and economically.
“A total of ₦10 million in financial assistance and food items were distributed to the parents of the 276 abducted girls as part of the government’s continued support for the affected families.” he said.
The council Chairman of Chibok, Mustapha Modu, member of the State House of Assembly, Pogu Lawan representing Chibok, and the Senior Special Adviser to the Governor on Women Affairs, Hauwa Mai Musa also expressed appreciation to Borno government for the gesture.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the girls were abducted on April 14, 2014 by Boko Haram insurgents, an incident that drew global outrage.
So far, 189 have been rescued, with 18 currently under the care of the state government, receiving psychosocial support, vocational training, and academic tutorials in preparation to retake their WAEC examinations.(NAN)
