The Federal Government has approved the allocation of ₦1.85 billion to support the education and rehabilitation of the rescued Chibok schoolgirls. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu gave the approval as part of his Renewed Hope Agenda, ensuring that the girls receive proper academic, psychological, and social support to help them rebuild their lives after years of captivity.
The intervention fund will cover tuition, accommodation, vocational training, and psychosocial care for the affected girls until 2027. According to the Presidency, the allocation is designed to give the girls access to quality education while providing them with the necessary skills to become self-reliant in the future.
Currently, 108 rescued girls remain under government care, with 68 of them enrolled at the American University of Nigeria in Yola. The government is responsible for their school fees, accommodation, and other essential needs. This step is seen as a continuation of the ongoing rehabilitation process, which began shortly after their rescue from Boko Haram captivity.
The Chibok abduction of April 2014 remains one of the darkest moments in Nigeria’s recent history. Hundreds of girls were kidnapped from their school in Borno State, sparking global outrage and demands for their release. While many have since been rescued, the Federal Government continues to make efforts to ensure their recovery, reintegration, and empowerment.
President Tinubu emphasized that the allocation reflects his administration’s determination to safeguard the future of Nigerian children, especially those who have suffered traumatic experiences. By investing in their education and rehabilitation, the government hopes to give the Chibok girls a chance to live normal, productive lives.
The intervention programme is expected to strengthen the resilience of the affected girls and provide a foundation for their long-term development. With the ₦1.85 billion allocation, the Federal Government has reaffirmed its responsibility to protect, educate, and empower the victims of insurgency.
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