Twelve years after the abduction of 276 schoolgirls from Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, survivors of the attack are set to graduate from the American University of Nigeria (AUN) in Yola.

The students are among those kidnapped by Boko Haram militants in April 2014, an incident that drew global outrage and sparked the #BringBackOurGirls campaign.

Speaking on Wednesday, AUN President, Dewayne Frazier, described the upcoming graduation as a powerful symbol of resilience and recovery.

“Their journey from captivity to a university degree has captured worldwide attention as a victory over adversity,” he said, adding that the achievement reflects the transformative role of education.

Frazier noted that the milestone aligns with the university’s mission of promoting development and demonstrates that survivors of trauma can successfully reintegrate and thrive through education.

He also acknowledged the support of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, which sponsored the students’ education at the institution.

A total of 276 girls were abducted from Chibok in Borno State on April 14, 2014. While 57 escaped on the night of the attack and many others have since been freed, more than 80 are still believed to be missing.

The graduation of the survivors is being widely seen as a milestone in their recovery and a testament to the enduring impact of sustained advocacy and support efforts.