Twelve Chibok schoolgirls are set to graduate from AUN, symbolising resilience and the transformative power of education years after their abduction.
Twelve years after the abduction of 276 students from Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State, 12 survivors are set to graduate from American University of Nigeria. The milestone marks a significant moment in their journey from captivity to academic achievement.
President of the university, Dewayne Frazier, described the development as a global symbol of resilience and hope, noting that the graduates’ story reflects triumph over adversity. He said their success highlights the transformative power of education in rebuilding lives affected by trauma.
The students were among those abducted during the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapping on April 14, 2014. While many have since regained freedom, over 80 girls remain missing. The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs supported the education of the graduating students.
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