As American University of Nigeria (AUN) community marks 11th anniversary of abduction of Chibok girls, a British Journalist, Ms Isha Sesay today, donated laptops to 68 Chibok girls studying various courses in AUN, Yola.
This gesture is a tribute to resilience and the transformative power of education of Ms Sesay to support the 68 Chibok girls studying at AUN.
The students publicly received laptops donated by acclaimed British journalist and humanitarian Isha Sesay.
According to Ms. Sesay, the donation of the laptops to the Chibok girls symbolizes hope and progress.
Adding that the laptops were a testament to Ms. Sesay’s commitment to the girls’ education and future.
Ms. Sesay had announced the donation via Zoom, offering heartfelt encouragement and reaffirming her dedication to the student’s academic and personal journeys.
“You are not defined by the darkness of your past,” she emphasized. “These tools are keys to unlocking your potential – proof that the world believes in your future.”
AUN President, Dr. Dewayne Frazier while delivering a passionate address, reframing the narrative around the survivors. “These are not the ‘Chibok girls’ frozen in time as victims,” he declared.
“They are Chibok women – mothers, students, sisters, and role models, they are scholars shaping their destinies, thriving within our AUN family and beyond.”
Dr. Frazier underscored the universality of their struggle, stating that the 2014 abduction targeted education itself, not a religion.
“That night in 2014, terrorists targeted not a religion, but education itself, their crime was hatred for progress, for light, yet here, a decade later, education triumphs.”
Dr. Frazier acknowledged the coalition of supporters who have championed the survivors’ cause, including the Murtala Muhammed Foundation, Stephen Basari, Aisha Bugu of the Yulish Bugu Foundation, and global advocates.
AUN’s commitment to empowering the Chibok girls and other underserved young women across the country remains unwavering.
“Life has no rearview mirror, the future is yours to shape, we will never cease fighting until every survivor is home, educated, and empowered.” The President concluded.
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