Chibok Schoolgirls who were imprisoned by deadly terrorist Boko Haram for more than three years have been pictured with President Buhari for the first time since their release.
Dozens
of Chibok schoolgirls being kept captive by Islamist militants, were
set free on Saturday after years of tense negotiations.
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhar has expressed joy at meeting the 82 girls, as he shared photos of them on social media .
In a statement on Facebook, he wrote: "I cannot express in a few words how happy I am to welcome our dear girls back to freedom.
"I am very pleased to have personally met you and let me
assure you that the presidency will personally supervise the performance
of those entrusted with your welfare and commitments made by the
Federal Government on your health, education, security and general
well-being.
"No human being should go through this kind of ordeal.
"The
security agencies and state governments should continue to provide
special protection to educational institutions vulnerable to this kind
of outrage especially in remote areas.
"I congratulate you and your parents on your safe return."
In
2014 around 220 students were abducted from a secondary school in the
northeastern town of Chibok, sparking a global campaign
'bringbackourgirls'.
The campaign was supported by then U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama and list of celebrities.
About 21 Chibok girls were released in October in a deal brokered by Switzerland and the International Red Cross.
82 Schoolgirls kept captive by Boko Haram Gain freedom after Years #ChibokGirls
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