The Federal Government has restated its dedication to the education and full rehabilitation of the Chibok schoolgirls rescued after their abduction in 2014, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu pledging continued support under his Renewed Hope Agenda.
In a statement released yesterday by the Federal Ministry of Education, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, emphasized that the President remains unwavering in his resolve to safeguard the future of Nigerian children, stressing that the rescued Chibok girls remain a moral responsibility to the nation.
According to the ministry, 108 girls are currently under the care of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, with 68 of them still enrolled at the American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola—an institution owned by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, a leading opposition figure.
Despite persistent criticisms from opposition leaders, President Tinubu has continued to authorize the payment of tuition, accommodation, and other associated fees to ensure the education of the girls is not disrupted.
The Federal Government disclosed that it has committed ₦1.85 billion to the Chibok Girls Intervention Programme, which will cover tuition, vocational training, psychosocial support, accommodation, child and parental support, medical care, and other provisions up to 2027.
A breakdown of the financial commitment includes:
₦389.6 million for outstanding tuition fees (2024/25 session)
₦515.7 million for tuition (2025–2027)
₦150 million for vocational skills and starter packs for AUN students
₦195 million for vocational skills and starter packs for 39 other girls
₦117 million for accommodation and feeding during vocational training
₦165.6 million for parental support
Additional provisions for medical care, NHIS enrollment, monitoring, and logistics.
Dr. Alausa noted that the commitment was both financial and moral, symbolizing Nigeria’s pledge to transform a tragic chapter of its history into a story of resilience and hope.
“This underscores the President’s conviction that the education of Nigerian children is beyond partisan politics,” the statement read.
The ministry further called on Nigerians, including opposition leaders, to support the rehabilitation of the girls rather than politicize their plight.
“True leadership is measured by tangible action, not empty criticism,” it added.
The statement concluded that President Tinubu remains steadfast in ensuring the rescued Chibok girls are not only remembered but also fully reintegrated into society through education and empowerment.
