The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has united with the parents of the 91 still-captive students from Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, to urgently call upon the federal government for action to bring their children home.
A decade has passed since the harrowing abduction of over 200 girls by Boko Haram, an event that reverberated globally.
While 137 girls have been rescued or have escaped, the fate of the remaining 91 hangs in the balance.
Reverend Ozumba Nicodemus, CAN’s National Director for Education, Youth and Women Development, issued a plea in Abuja for nationwide support to prompt government action for the girls’ reunion with their families.
CAN has urged the government to deploy all necessary means, involve security agencies, and work with international allies to expedite the release of the captives.
Highlighting the incident’s national significance and its reflection of our commitment to protecting citizens’ rights and safety, especially the vulnerable, CAN has called for unwavering support for the Chibok girls’ families.
The association has emphasized that the Chibok girls’ plight is a profound tragedy that cannot be ignored, as it has profoundly impacted the nation’s conscience.
CAN expressed deep empathy for the unimaginable trauma of the 276 abducted girls and the relentless anguish of their parents.
The organization has reiterated its call for the government to escalate efforts and take decisive steps to rescue the remaining hostages.
CAN also seeks the international community’s support in advocating for the girls’ release, believing that a united voice can exert significant pressure on the abductors.
The organization remains steadfast in its pursuit of justice and the safe return of the Chibok girls, vowing to continue its advocacy until they are reunited with their families.
In a heartfelt letter to the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the parents conveyed their enduring pain and the haunting memories of the abduction.
Despite the ordeal, they maintain hope and resolve to fight for their daughters’ freedom.
They implored the First Lady to ensure the Chibok girls’ plight remains in the spotlight, seeking justice and accountability for the atrocity.
The parents also requested her support in advocating for their daughters’ safe return.
