President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to the education and rehabilitation of the rescued Chibok girls, approving a total of ₦1.85 billion to sustain their academic and welfare support until 2027.
The Ministry of Education, in a statement on Thursday, disclosed that the Federal Government has committed ₦1,854,277,768 to cover tuition fees, accommodation, vocational training, psychosocial care, medical treatment, and parental assistance for the girls.
“Mr. President has continued to approve the payment of tuition, accommodation, and associated fees to AUN to safeguard the education of these young women,” the statement read.
Education Minister Tunji Alausa described the programme as both a financial and moral obligation, praising Tinubu for prioritising the welfare of the Chibok girls beyond partisan politics.
“This commitment is not only financial; it is moral. It represents Nigeria’s pledge to turn a dark chapter in our nation’s history into a story of resilience, dignity, and hope,” Alausa said.
The Chibok Girls’ Intervention Programme includes tuition, vocational starter packs, psychosocial therapy, parental and child support, surgical care, National Health Insurance enrolment, and logistics for travel. Monitoring and evaluation of the girls’ progress will continue for the next three years.
The abduction of 276 schoolgirls from Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, in April 2014 by Boko Haram insurgents shocked the world and sparked the #BringBackOurGirls campaign, backed by international figures like Michelle Obama and Malala Yousafzai.
While many girls have been rescued, escaped, or released, 108 remain under the care of the Federal Government, with 68 currently enrolled at the American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola. In 2024, survivor Lydia Simon was freed after ten years in captivity. However, 82 girls remain missing, and families continue to press the government to secure their release.
The renewed intervention, officials say, is a signal that Nigeria is committed to transforming tragedy into hope by ensuring the rescued girls can rebuild their futures.
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