Chibok’s bittersweet 11th anniversary: N10m compensation to parents, but can never erase the trauma

The Borno State Government has donated N10 million and food items to parents of the abducted Chibok schoolgirls.

The event, held on monday 14th April 2025, brought together grieving parents, government officials, and community leaders in Chibok LGA.

This gesture came as part of the 11th-year remembrance of the tragic 2014 abduction incident in Chibok community.

The donation was made to 276 parents whose daughters were kidnapped by Boko Haram insurgents from their school in 2014.

A statement from the State Ministry of Information and Internal Security confirmed the development on Tuesday via its official Facebook page.

It recalled that 276 girls were taken from Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, in April 2014.

Out of the total number abducted, 189 have so far been rescued, according to the state government’s official report.

Efforts are still ongoing to locate and bring back the remaining girls safely to their families and communities.

Of the rescued girls, 18 are currently under the care of the Borno State Government in Maiduguri.

These girls are undergoing psychosocial support, vocational training, and academic tutorials to resit WAEC examinations.

The state delegation was led by Hon. Zuwaira Gambo, Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development.

She delivered Governor Babagana Zulum’s message of comfort, hope, and renewed commitment to the Chibok families.

Gambo assured the parents that the government remains committed to full rehabilitation and reintegration of the rescued girls.

She said the girls are not only being healed, but also empowered to build meaningful lives after their ordeal.

“We will never give up until every girl is found and every parent finds peace,” she stated.

The Commissioner urged the families to remain hopeful, pledging continued state support and intervention programs.

Community leaders also spoke at the event, expressing gratitude to the government for its sustained support.

Chibok Chairman, Mustapha Modu, commended the state’s consistent efforts in caring for victims of the tragedy.

Pogu Lawan, a lawmaker representing Chibok, echoed similar sentiments and appealed for lasting security in the region.

Both leaders urged federal and international actors to intensify efforts to bring all remaining girls home.

The 11th anniversary served as a moment of reflection, prayer, and renewed hope for the affected families.

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