- CAN urges the government to expedite the rescue of the remaining Chibok schoolgirls, emphasizing the urgency of their plight
- Rev. Ozumba Emmanuel Nicodemus highlights CAN’s unwavering commitment to advocating for the safe return of the abducted girls
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has issued an emotional plea to the federal government, urging swift action to rescue the remaining Chibok schoolgirls who have languished in captivity for a decade.
Expressing solidarity with the families of the abducted girls, The Rev Ozumba Emmanuel Nicodemus, National Director for Education, Youth, and Women Development of CAN, emphasized the gravity of the situation. He stressed that the plight of the Chibok girls must not be overlooked, characterizing it as a distressing tragedy etched in the nation’s memory.
Nicodemus underscored the unimaginable trauma endured by the abducted girls and the relentless anguish experienced by their families over the past decade. He emphasized CAN’s unwavering stance in demanding urgent government intervention to secure the release of the remaining captives.
“The CAN Directorate of Education, Youth, and Women stands in solidarity with the families and loved ones of the Chibok girls, who have endured 10 long years of captivity. The case of the Chibok girls is one that cannot be swept under the carpet as it represents a horrific tragedy that has left an indelible mark on the country’s conscience.
“The trauma experienced by the 276 abducted girls from Nigeria is unimaginable. The pain and anguish felt by their parents, who have endured sleepless nights filled with hopelessness, are deeply felt by the CAN.
“We cannot remain silent while their children remain in captivity, yearning for freedom and reunion with their families. The CAN hereby reiterates its unwavering demand for the government to intensify efforts and take decisive action to rescue the remaining children still held hostage.
“It is our duty as a country to ensure their safe return and bring an end to the anguish and suffering endured by these innocent young girls and their families,” Nicodemus stated.
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