On the 10th anniversary of the abduction of 276 girls from Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, the United States (U.S.) says its stands with Nigeria as it continues “ongoing efforts” to make the country “more secure, to hold perpetrators of attacks accountable, and to ensure the safety and well-being of all its citizens.”
A statement titled United States Stands With Nigeria: A Decade After the Chibok Tragedy and issued by the United States Diplomatic Mission, Public Diplomacy Section, Abuja, said the abduction of the Chibok girls is a terrible act,” just as it reaffirms its partnership with Nigeria “its fight against extremism and its commitment to creating a safer, more prosperous future for all its people. “
According to the statement: “The United States remains committed to supporting Nigeria’s efforts to combat terrorism and protect its citizens. We continue to support the Nigerian government’s ongoing efforts to make Nigeria more secure, to hold perpetrators of attacks accountable, and to ensure the safety and well-being of all its citizens.
“The partnership between the United States and Nigeria is built on a foundation of shared values and common goals. We will continue to work together to promote peace, security, and stability in the region, and to support initiatives that foster education, economic growth, and human rights.
As we mark one decade since this terrible act, we reaffirm our support for the survivors, their families, and all those affected by terrorism. The United States stands with Nigeria in its fight against extremism and its commitment to creating a safer, more prosperous future for all its people.”
