The American University of Nigeria has announced that 12 of the rescued Chibok schoolgirls, alongside other students, are set to graduate, marking a powerful story of resilience, determination, academic achievement and renewed hope.
The institution’s president, DeWayne Frazier, made this known on Thursday during a media briefing in Yola ahead of the graduation ceremony slated for May 9.
He described the upcoming event as “the triumph of education over extremism”, noting that it would rank among the most emotional milestones in the university’s history.
According to him, the moment goes far beyond earning degrees, standing as a strong response to the anti-education campaign of Boko Haram.
“When these 12 young women walk across the stage, it will be deeply symbolic.
“For years, the world echoed ‘Bring Back Our Girls’. Now, we are not just bringing them back; we are sending them forward as educated, empowered women ready to shape the future. Boko Haram lost. Education won.”
The ceremony will also feature Stephanie Busari, widely recognised for her “proof of life” report on the Chibok girls, who is expected to deliver the keynote address.
