President Bola Tinubu has approved ₦1.85 billion to fund the education and rehabilitation of rescued Chibok girls until 2027, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to their welfare.
The Ministry of Education disclosed on Thursday that ₦1,854,277,768 has been committed to cover tuition fees, accommodation, vocational training, psychosocial care, medical support, and parental assistance.
“Mr President has continued to approve the payment of tuition, accommodation, and associated fees to AUN to safeguard the education of these young women,” the Ministry stated, noting that 68 of the girls are enrolled at the American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola.
Education Minister Tunji Alausa said the programme is not just financial but a moral responsibility. “This commitment represents Nigeria’s pledge to turn a dark chapter in our nation’s history into a story of resilience, dignity, and hope,” he said.
The intervention also provides vocational starter packs, child and parental support, surgical care, travel logistics, and National Health Insurance enrolment, with monitoring of academic progress set to continue for the next three years.
More than 10 years after Boko Haram abducted 276 students from Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, 108 rescued girls remain under government care, while 82 are still missing.
The 2014 abduction sparked the global #BringBackOurGirls campaign, with figures like Michelle Obama and Malala Yousafzai joining calls for their release. Most recently, Lydia Simon was freed in 2024 after 10 years in captivity.
