British journalist donates laptops to Chibok girls, as AUN marks 11th anniversary of abduction
The American University of Nigeria (AUN) has marked the 11th anniversary of the Chibok school abduction with a significant gesture of support. This is even as British journalist and humanitarian, Isha Sesay, donated laptops to the Chibok girls as part of the event in tribute to resilience and the transformative power of education. The varsity, […]
The American University of Nigeria (AUN) has marked the 11th anniversary of the Chibok school abduction with a significant gesture of support.
This is even as British journalist and humanitarian, Isha Sesay, donated laptops to the Chibok girls as part of the event in tribute to resilience and the transformative power of education.
The varsity, on Monday, gave out the received laptops to 68 Chibok girls studying at AUN.
A statement by the varsity Senior Director of Public Affairs, Yusuf Mohammed, said against the background of the ceremony marking the 2014 Chibok school abduction, Ms Sesay’s donation of the laptops to the Chibok girls symbolises hope and progress.
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“The laptops were a testament to Ms Sesay’s commitment to the girls’ education and future. On January 29th, Ms Sesay had announced the donation via Zoom, offering heartfelt encouragement and reaffirming her dedication to the students’ academic and personal journeys,” he said.
According to the statement, Sasay said: “You are not defined by the darkness of your past. These tools are keys to unlocking your potential – proof that the world believes in your future.”
AUN president Dr Dewayne Frazier also delivered a passionate address, reframing the narrative around the survivors.
“These are not the ‘Chibok girls’ frozen in time as victims. They are Chibok women – mothers, students, sisters, and role models. They are scholars shaping their destinies, thriving within our AUN family and beyond,” he said.
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,” he said.
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.
He maintained that 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,” he said.