The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the 12 Chibok girls who graduated from the American University of Nigeria (AUN).

The government said the graduates would continue receiving support to help them succeed in spite of the traumatic experiences they endured.

This assurance came during AUN’s 17th convocation for the Class of 2026, held on Saturday in Yola. The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, gave the assurance at the ceremony.

Suleiman-Ibrahim was represented by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Mrs Esuabana Nko, who addressed graduates, families and invited guests.

She described the graduation as a historic milestone for the former abductees and their families. According to her, the occasion symbolizes courage, healing, restoration and renewed hope for the young women.

“In April 2014, our daughters were taken away, but today we celebrate a story of triumph”.