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Nigeria’s
President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari has said in released a statement
today to mark the first year anniversary of their sudden disappearance of 276
girls from a school in Chibok that he will help rescue them if they are still
alive. He said:
“Today we remember
the kidnapping of 276 girls from a school in Chibok one year ago. This crime
has rightly caused outrage both in Nigeria and across the world.
“Today is a time
to reflect on the pain and suffering of the victims, their friends and
families. Our thoughts and prayers, and that of the whole Nigerian Nation, are
with you today.
“I want to assure
all of them, and particularly the parents, that when my new Administration
takes office at the end of May, we will do everything we can to defeat Boko
Haram. We will act differently from the Government we replace: we hear the
anguish of our citizens and intend to respond accordingly.
“This new approach
must also begin with honesty. We do
not know if the Chibok girls can be rescued. Their whereabouts remain unknown.
As much as I wish to, I cannot promise that we can find them.
But I say to every
parent, family member and friend of the children that my Government will do everything
in its power to bring them home.
“What I can
pledge, with absolute certainty, is that starting
on the first day of my Administration Boko Haram will know the strength
of our collective will and commitment to rid this nation of terror, and bring
back peace and normalcy to all the affected areas.
“Boko Haram” means
“Western Education is Sinful”. When they are defeated militarily, as they will
be, we will ensure our citizens in the affected areas have improved educational
opportunities as a direct counterbalance to Boko Haram’s twisted ideology. In
particular we will educate ever
more young girls ensuring they are empowered as citizens of Nigeria.
“Let us use this
anniversary to remind each other that the attack on Chibok was an attack on the
dreams and aspirations of our young people.
“We stand united
in our pledge to resist terror in Nigeria– not just through military means but
also through the power of opportunity and
the hope of a better future for all”.#365dayson
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