Twelve years after the tragic Chibok schoolgirls kidnapping, a group of 12 rescued girls is set to graduate from the American University of Nigeria in Yola, Adamawa State.
The students were among the 276 girls abducted by Boko Haram from Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, in April 2014.
Now, after years of recovery and education, they have successfully completed their academic programmes; marking a powerful milestone in their journey.
Speaking on the development, AUN President, Dewayne Frazier, described the graduation as more than an academic achievement.
He said it represents hope, resilience, and victory over adversity, noting that their journey from captivity to earning degrees has drawn global attention.
Frazier emphasised the role of education in rebuilding lives affected by trauma.
According to him, the graduates now stand as beacons of hope, not just for Nigeria’s North-East but for the world at large.
While some of the abducted girls have been rescued over the years, reports indicate that over 80 are still missing, highlighting that the crisis is not yet fully resolved.
The AUN president also commended the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs for sponsoring the education of the survivors, describing the intervention as crucial to their success.
The upcoming graduation stands as a rare positive development from one of Nigeria’s most painful tragedies; showing how resilience, support, and education can transform lives.
