{"id":87010,"date":"2024-04-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-14T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/southafricajournal.com\/?guid=30a72fb8a0c5b2dcf09ff47d3f8d31e8"},"modified":"2024-04-14T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-04-14T00:00:00","slug":"can-demands-rescue-of-remaining-chibok-girls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricajournal.com\/can-demands-rescue-of-remaining-chibok-girls\/","title":{"rendered":"CAN demands rescue of remaining Chibok girls"},"content":{"rendered":"
\nThe Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has demanded the release of the remaining Chibok girls from captivity 10 years after.<\/p>\n
The Christian body said the pain and anguish experienced by the parents of the abducted girls was still being deeply felt.<\/p>\n
It said that it was not only a matter of national importance, but also a test of commitment to upholding the rights and safety of Nigerian citizens.<\/p>\n
This is contained in a statement by its National Director for Education, Youth and Women Development, Rev. Ozumba Nicodemus on Saturday in Abuja.<\/p>\n
‘The trauma experienced by the remaining 276 abducted girls from Nigeria is unimaginable.<\/p>\n
‘The pain and anguish felt by their parents, who have endured sleepless nights filled with hopelessness, are deeply felt by CAN.<\/p>\n
‘We cannot remain silent while their children remain in captivity, yearning for freedom and reunion with their families,’ it said.<\/p>\n
CAN urged government to intensify efforts and take decisive action to rescue the remaining children still held hostage.<\/p>\n
‘It is our duty as a nation to ensure their safe return, and to bring an end to the anguish and suffering endured by these innocent young girls and their families.<\/p>\n
‘We call on the government to mobilise all available resources, engage relevant security agencies, and collaborate with international partners to secure the release of the remaining Chibok girls,’ It said.<\/p>\n
The religious body also implored the international community, humanitarian organisations, and well-meaning individuals to join hands in advocating for the release of the Chibok girls.<\/p>\n
‘Together, we can amplify our voices and exert greater pressure on the abductors to bring an end to this prolonged ordeal.<\/p>\n
‘CAN remains resolute in its commitment to seeking justice and ensuring the safe return of the Chibok girls.<\/p>\n
‘We will continue to engage with relevant stakeholders and utilise all available avenues to shed light on their plight and secure their release.<\/p>\n
‘We urge all Nigerians to stand united, to lend their voices and to demand immediate ac
\ntion from the government.<\/p>\n
‘Let us show our unwavering support for the families of the Chibok girls and demonstrate our collectivedetermination to bring them back home,’ It added.<\/p>\n
Source: News Agency of Nigeria<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has demanded the release of the remaining Chibok girls from captivity 10 years after.<\/p>\n
The Christian body said the pain and anguish experienced by the parents of the abducted girls was still being deeply fel…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n