Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has commended
President Buhari for his continued dedication to the safe return of the
abducted Chibok Girls.
This is coming in the wake of the release of 82 schoolgirls who were
abducted, along with others, by Boko Haram terrorists in April 2014.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs,
Turaki Hassan, Dogara described the development as “delightful and
heartening”, and commended the efforts of the security agencies and all
others who were involved in the negotiation process.
“Last month, the House of Representatives adopted a motion urging the
Executive to expedite negotiation for the release of the schoolgirls who
remain in captivity, and the news of the release of 82 Chibok girls is
delightful, to say the least.”
“President Buhari has further proven that he is a man of his words, as he
could have used the initial inaction by the previous administration as an
excuse to not take action, but he didn’t. It has been said in many quarters
that true leadership is defined not by apportioning blame, but by solving
challenges irrespective of their genesis, and the President deserves all
commendation for this feat.”
“It is extremely gladdening that these 82 girls will finally be reunited
with their families; it is my ardent hope that they get the required
medical attention, and that the other girls – and all others – who remain
in captivity are released soon.”