FG holds closed-door meeting with Chibok parents

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March 5, 2015 5:51 PM

The meeting was said to have been arranged by President Goodluck Jonathan to assure the girls’ family members that rescue efforts are still on.

The Federal Government on Thursday, March 5, held a closed-door meeting with parents and relatives of the abducted Chibok girls in Maiduguri, Borno State.

The meeting was said to have been arranged by President Goodluck Jonathan to assure the girls’ family members that rescue efforts are still on.

The meeting was conducted by the Minister of State for Power, Mohammed Wakil.

A statement released by Wakil’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed reads:

“Mr. President is pursuing multi-faceted strategies which address the pains, anger and frustrations of victims.”

“Our President directed me to tell you that his government is committed to doing everything possible for the safe return of your daughters.”

“I am here to convey the sympathy of Mr. President and the entire Federal cabinet to you the parents and families as well as all other victims.”

“As you are all aware, our military is having the upper hand in this sacred war. We believe by the grace of God that your children will return safely.”

“I assure you that not only will the rescue operations be successful, the other three goals of reclaiming occupied territories, resettlement of IDPs and rebuilding of communities, will be pursued to a logical conclusion. This is a personal pledge from Mr. President which the entire administration is committed to.”

The Chibok girls were abducted on April 14, 2014 and most of them are still in captivity.

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