“Continuous abduction of schoolgirls disturbing” – Aisha Buhari
Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari has expressed concerns over incessant abduction of schoolgirls across the country.
Aisha, reacting openly for the first time since the abduction of 110 schoolgirls in Dapchi, said she shared the agony of parents of the missing girls.
While delivering a speech she titled: “Leave Our Daughters Alone’’, to mark the 2018 International Women`s Day, the wife of President Muhammadu Buhari dished out words of comfort for the distraught parents of all abducted schoolgirls.
Aisha said it was unfortunate that the celebration of the 2018 International Women’s Day came with pains and agony following the abduction of the Dapchi schoolgirls.
She also expressed concern over the use of young girls by insurgents to carry out suicide bombing.
In a statement signed by her Director of Information, Suleiman Haruna, Aisha said, “As a mother, I share the sorrow and agony of the parents at this time, it is my sincere hope that efforts by government will soon lead to their release.
”As a mother, I share (in) the sorrow and agony which the parents are going through up to this moment.
“I am aware of the efforts being made for the release of the remaining Chibok girls as well as the recently (abducted) Dapchi girls.
“It is my sincere hope that the efforts will yield positive results.”
The wife of the President said that the abductions had further exposed the long-standing evil perpetrated against women in the society.
Aisha called on stakeholders, especially the media, to stand against the “disturbing issue’’.
”It is a disturbing issue for which we must put heads together, pray, speak out, show concern and ensure that the situation comes an end.’’
She called on Nigerians, especially the media, to join the campaign against all forms of abduction and maltreatment of the Nigerian woman.
