Chibok

It has been over a decade since the harrowing abduction of 276 schoolgirls by Boko Haram militants in Chibok, Nigeria. Yet, the heartbreak lingers for the families of the 87 girls still unaccounted for. This lingering pain brings them to a singular, urgent plea: that the government offer more than mere assurances; they demand tangible action. In a poignant statement, the parents acknowledged the efforts of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who played a significant role in securing the release of 103 girls. Nevertheless,…

On April 14, we marked a haunting eleven years since the tragic abduction of 276 schoolgirls from Chibok by the extremist group Boko Haram in 2014. This incident did not merely shed light on the depths of human depravity but also highlighted the alarming systemic inadequacies in Nigeria's governance and security frameworks. Why, in a nation rich with resources and talent, do we continue to witness such harrowing events? Despite widespread condemnation and the fervent #BringBackOurGirls campaign, a staggering 90 of those…