Parents of the 91 missing girls of the 2014 school abduction in Chibok, Borno State, have appealed to the First Lady, Mrs (Sen.) Oluremi Tinubu, to make use her Office to ensure the safe return of the Chibok girls.
This was expressed in an open letter signed by Yana Galang and Mallam Zanna on behalf of the Chibok Parents Association and titled “A Plea for Justice and Remembering the Chibok Girls – A Letter to Her Excellency Mrs Remi Tinubu,” in which the parents shared their sadness and hope for a reunion with their daughters’.
The letter read, “We are haunted by the memories of that night when our girls were taken from us, and every day, we pray for their safe return.
“We have not lost hope, Your Excellency. We have not given up on our daughters, and we will continue to fight for their freedom until they are brought back to us.
“We urge you to use your influence and your platform to ensure that the plight of the Chibok girls is never forgotten, that justice is served, and that those responsible for this heinous act are held accountable.”
They seek the First Lady’s help “in keeping the spotlight on the Chibok girls and their families.
“We ask for your solidarity in our quest for truth and closure. We ask for your compassion and your commitment to ensuring that no other parent has to endure the pain that we have suffered for a decade.”
They said their hope hasn’t waned a bit about reuniting with their daughters’ someday and that the agents of doom will be brought to book.
“We hold on to the belief that justice will prevail and that those responsible for their abduction will face the consequences of their actions.
“We hold on to the love that binds us as families and as a community, determined to see our girls come home.
“Your Excellency, we humbly ask for an opportunity to meet with you, to seek your assistance in advocating for the safe return of our daughters.
“We ask for your empathy and understanding as we navigate through this unimaginable pain.
“We ask for your commitment to standing by us and never forgetting the 276 girls who were taken from their school that night,” the letter added.
The abduction occurred between 14-15 April 2014 when 276 female students were kidnapped by the extremist group Boko Haram from the Government Secondary School in the town of Chibok, Nigeria.
The incident sparked international outrage and led to the #BringBackOurGirls campaign, aimed at raising awareness and advocating for their release. While some of the girls have been rescued or escaped, many remain missing.
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