Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has commended the efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari, for being an Army General, leading security operatives, among others, for the rescue of the remaining Chibok girls.
Recall, that a total of 82 Chibok schoolgirls were set free on Saturday, by their Boko Haram captors, following ‘rigorous’ negotiations, Post-Nigeria gathered.
The girls were handed over to the Nigerian authorities at Banki, a border town between Nigeria and Cameroon.
The release came almost seven months after the terrorist group handed over 21 other abducted girls to the Nigerian government, after rounds of secret negotiations.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, on Sunday, Saraki expressed delight at the development, saying that the prayers and well-wishes of Nigerians and the global community, had led to the return of “more of our daughters”.
“As a father, I can’t help but feel delighted and excited at the release of the 82 schoolgirls. When they were taken from us, the whole world joined in demanding for their return — now, it is a testament to the tenacity and commitment of the Federal Government, led by Mr. President, that they are back with us, and will soon be reunited with their families”, the Senate President said.
“Last year, we managed to secure the release of 20 girls. Today, 82. By this feat, those that are still out there should be rest assured that Nigeria will not forget them, and this government will continue to do everything within its power to bring them back home”, Saraki added.
“Moving forward, the Security Forces must be commended. However, the work is not yet done, too many families are still anxious today. Too many of our daughters have not returned.”
Speaking further, the Senate President reassured that the Senate, and by extension, the National Assembly, would continue to do everything within its power to augment the efforts of the Executive and our international partners, in securing the release of more girls, and ending the Book Haram menace once and for all.
“My colleagues and I in the 8th Senate, will continue to remain committed to the cause of bringing back all our girls, ending the Boko Haram insurgency, and ensuring the rehabilitation of the devastated North East zone”, he said.
“It is clear that we still have a lot to do, but God-willing, we will be up for the challenge.”
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