Dogara commends Buhari over release of 82 chibok girls

SPEAKER of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has commended President Buhari for his continued dedication to the safe return of the abducted Chibok Girls.

This is coming in the wake of the release of 82 schoolgirls who were abducted, along with others, by Boko Haram terrorists in April 2014.

In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Turaki Hassan, and made available to Tribune Online on Sunday described the development as “delightful and heartening”.

The statement also commended the efforts of the security agencies and all others who were involved in the negotiation process.

“Last month, the House of Representatives adopted a motion urging the executive to expedite negotiation for the release of the schoolgirls who remain in captivity, and the news of the release of 82 Chibok girls is delightful, to say the least.”

“President Buhari has further proven that he is a man of his words, as he could have used the initial inaction by the previous administration as an excuse to not take action, but he didn’t. It has been said in many quarters that true leadership is defined not by apportioning blame, but by solving challenges irrespective of their genesis, and the president deserves all commendation for this feat.”

“It is extremely gladdening that these 82 girls will finally be reunited with their families; it is my ardent hope that they get the required medical attention, and that the other girls – and all others – who remain in captivity are released soon.”