REUNION: TEARS OF JOY AS CHIBOK GIRLS REUNITE WITH PARENTS

The atmosphere came alive with praise as they were tear of joy, happiness & emotion flaring on the high side when the 21 Chibok girls released on Thursday, reunited with members and family members. The Department of States Services health facility was the venue for the special thanksgiving service organized by the Federal Government.

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On behalf of the released girls, the spokeperson of the released 21 Chibok girls, Miss Gloria Dame thanked God and all those involved in their safe release and reunion with their families possible. She said in the Hausa language “We never thought we will ever see this moment, but God has made it possible for us. I want to appeal to all of us to fast and pray for the safe release of those left in captivity”

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed disclosed that negotiations continues for the safe release of a larger batch of the girls appealing analysts and commentators to be careful.

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He said “There are many reckless analysts and commentators who are not helping the situation. We still have many of our children in captivity. Therefore, we have to be careful with the kind of comments we make. We must not make comments that will make the release of these girls difficult or impossible”

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The minister who quoted from the Scriptures Those who are with us are more than those who are with them. He appealed to the parents of the girls that are still in captivity to exercise patience “This is the beginning and we are very optimistic that very soon another batch, bigger than this, will be released.”

Nkeki thanked President Mohammadu Buhari for mustering the bravery and political tendency that brought about the release of the 21 abducted girls.

The sermon was delivered by Dr. Shiktra Kwali. He admonished the girls to see their freedom has the beginning of new chapter of their lives.

There were other ministers present at the thanksgiving service which includes Reveremd Joel Bilili, the President of the Church of Brethren in Nigeria (EYN), who led the prayer session for the girls.