Minister Promises More Support for Chibok Girls
The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim has reiterated the ministry’s commitment to sustaining the rehabilitation of the Chibok girls, commending their impressive performance at the American University of Nigeria (AUN)
Speaking during her visit to the American University AUN in Yola, Adamawa State, where 68 survivors are undergoing rehabilitation, the Minister highlighted their strength in the face of unimaginable challenges.
The minister stated that the visit aims to evaluate the progress and success of the girls in partnership with AUN.
While assuring stakeholders at the gathering that the voices of the Girls will be heard, the Minister promised that, all hands will be on the deck to ensure that not just only just to empowered women of Chibok, but everybody that wants to contribute will be able to reach their full potential and support the emergence of the Nigeria World Dream.
On his part, the President of the University, Prof. DeWayne Frazier, described the girls as the most intelligent and strong women, saying that the institution is proud to raise them here in Adamawa state. He said the Girls hav adapted so much to the environment and are also doing well in their field of study. The Chibok girls were among those kidnapped by Boko Haram insurgents from the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Borno, in 2014. Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim presented materials and cash gifts to the girls during the visit.