FG Commits ₦1.8bn to Chibok Girls’ Education, 68 Enrolled at Atiku’s University

The Federal Government has approved ₦1.84 billion to support the education and rehabilitation of the Chibok schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram in 2014.

The allocation, announced by the Ministry of Education on Thursday, forms part of the Chibok Girls Intervention Programme, which will run until 2027. The funds will cover tuition, accommodation, vocational training, psychosocial support, and other rehabilitation services.

Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remained committed to safeguarding the future of Nigerian children. According to him, the administration’s efforts under the Renewed Hope Agenda demonstrate that the education of young Nigerians transcends politics.

Currently, 68 of the rescued girls are enrolled at the American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola, owned by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Despite political differences, the ministry confirmed that the government continues to pay tuition and related fees to ensure the girls’ education is not interrupted.

“The President’s commitment is not only financial but also moral. It represents Nigeria’s pledge to transform a dark chapter in our history into a story of resilience and hope,” the statement read.

The ministry stressed that opposition figures should support the ongoing rehabilitation efforts rather than engage in political grandstanding. “True leadership is measured by tangible action, not empty criticism,” it added.

The intervention programme currently covers 108 girls rescued from Boko Haram captivity, with ongoing provisions for academic and psychosocial support coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs.