Twelve of the schoolgirls abducted from Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, in 2014 are set to graduate from the American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola, marking a significant milestone in their journey from trauma to recovery.
The students, sponsored by the Federal Government, are expected to graduate on May 9, 2026, after years of academic pursuit and rehabilitation following their rescue from captivity.
Their graduation represents a powerful symbol of resilience and determination, coming more than a decade after their abduction by Boko Haram, an incident that sparked global outrage and advocacy for the return of the girls.
According to reports, the young women underwent special academic support programmes, counselling, healthcare and mentoring at AUN to help them rebuild their lives and continue their education.
Some of the graduating students described the achievement as a triumph over adversity, noting that education played a critical role in restoring their confidence and shaping their future ambitions.
Officials of the university also hailed the milestone as a collective success, emphasising the role of education, institutional support and government intervention in transforming the lives of the survivors.
The development has renewed calls for sustained efforts toward girl-child education and the rescue of other victims still in captivity, as the graduates prepare to begin new chapters in careers spanning development, healthcare and other fields.
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