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President-elect, Gen Muhammadu Buhari says his incoming government cannot promise the return of missing Chibok girls but that they would do everything within their power to secure their return. He said this in a statement he released today April 13th to commemorate one year of the girls' abduction. The statement below...

[b]Today is a time to reflect on the pain and suffering of the victims, their friends and families. Our thoughts and prayers, and that of the whole Nigerian Nation, are with you today. I want to assure all of them, and particularly the parents, that when my new Administration takes office at the end of May, we will do everything we can to defeat Boko Haram. We will act differently from the Government we replace: we hear the anguish of our citizens and intend to respond accordingly.

This new approach must also begin with honesty. We do not know if the Chibok girls can be rescued. Their whereabouts remain unknown. As much as I wish to, I cannot promise that we can find them. But I say to every parent, family member and friend of the children that my Government will do everything in its power to bring them home. What I can pledge, with absolute certainty, is that starting on the first day of my Administration Boko Haram will know the strength of our collective will and commitment to rid this nation of terror, and bring back peace and normalcy to all the affected areas. Boko Haram” means “Western Education is Sinful”. When they are defeated militarily, as they will be, we will ensure our citizens in the affected areas have improved educational opportunities as a direct counterbalance to Boko Haram’s twisted ideology.

In particular we will educate ever more young girls ensuring they are empowered as citizens of Nigeria. Let us use this anniversary to remind each other that the attack on Chibok was an attack on the dreams and aspirations of our young people. We stand united in our pledge to resist terror in Nigeria– not just through military means but also through the power of opportunity and the hope of a better future for all”.[/b]

Caseless:
Thank you my president! Just say it as it is, we don't want lies. you're not jonathan, the father of liars.

fendorf:
I believe you will bring them back safely our president

FastShipping:
Buhari is a very sincere man. I like the way he is lowering expectation on every opportunity he gets. It is a good strategy by him to lower expectation on pressing issues.

francizy:
Excuses has started pouring in. Before election,

I will destroy earth and bring heaven down on earth for only Nigerians to live in

After election,


I can't promise I will destroy Nigeria and bring USA to Nigeria.

What I can pledge, with absolute certainty, is that starting on the first day of my Administration Boko Haram will know the strength of our collective will and commitment to rid this nation of terror, and bring back peace and normalcy to all the affected areas.

ozoigbondu:
Call me heartless but personally i believe this chibok girls is a big scam

Blackchampion:
Nnah! all dis excuses b4 swearing in don the tire me ooo. Isn't it too early 4 all dis excuses from the Abok.i General.

francizy:
No mind them.. It's in 2019 we the PDP supporters will show the world that all APC supporters want nothing like positive change.. They just craved to have their own at the top.. And all the evil US and UK did to help hand over power to these desperate set of political jobbers will all be exposed..

Blackchampion:
He just told u dat he doubt he can bring dem back yet u re still believing ur Abok.i Changer

Blackchampion:
It's a big pity how APC scammed d Northern n Western Nigeria with dia unrealistic CHANGE chants. Chai.....

nerdjared:
GEJ has accepted defeat don't kill yourself...bitter soul