President Bola Tinubu has approved more than ₦1.85 billion ($1.2 million) to sustain the education and rehabilitation of rescued Chibok girls through 2027, underscoring his administration’s commitment to their recovery and future.
The Ministry of Education announced on Thursday that the allocation will cover tuition, housing, vocational training, medical services, psychosocial care, and parental support. The program, launched after the 2014 abduction, is designed to help survivors rebuild their lives.
“President Tinubu has continued to approve tuition, accommodation, and associated fees at the American University of Nigeria to safeguard the education of these young women,” the ministry said in a statement. “The Federal Government has committed ₦1,854,277,768 to complete the Chibok Girls Intervention Programme up to 2027.”
Education Minister Tunji Alausa described the initiative as both a financial and moral duty, noting that the president placed national interest above politics. “This represents Nigeria’s pledge to turn a dark chapter in our history into a story of resilience and hope,” he said.
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The support package also includes vocational starter kits, travel assistance, surgical care, and enrollment in the National Health Insurance Scheme. Officials confirmed that monitoring and evaluation of the girls’ progress will continue over the next three years.
More than a decade has passed since 276 schoolgirls were abducted from Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State, by Boko Haram militants in April 2014. The kidnapping sparked global outrage and the #BringBackOurGirls campaign, championed by international figures such as Michelle Obama and Malala Yousafzai.
Although many of the girls escaped or were freed in stages, 108 remain under federal care, with 68 currently studying at the American University of Nigeria in Yola. In January 2024, Lydia Simon was rescued after spending ten years in captivity, yet 82 others are still missing.
Parents and advocacy groups continue to urge the government to intensify efforts to secure the release of those still held by insurgents. For Tinubu’s administration, sustaining the education of those rescued is seen as an essential step in restoring dignity and opportunity to survivors.