BBOG plans protest March in Abuja

Concerned by what they perceive as ‘benumbing apathy’ to the cause of rescuing Chibok girls, members of the “Bring Back Our Girls” advocacy movement are now planning a mega protest march in Abuja.

According to leaders of the group, Mrs. Obi Ezekwesili, Hajia Aisha Yusuf and Dr. Emman Shehu, a peaceful protest march will take place on Tuesday.

Chairman of Kibaku Area Development Association, a communal initiative founded by people from Chibok and surrounding areas in Borno state told The Nation that in addition to government’s apathy, many people from his area who are resident in Abuja now appear indifferent to the Chibok girls’ cause.

Speaking with The Nation at the unity Fountain, Abuja where they organized a sit-out before Jumat prayers on Friday, Dr. Emman Shehu stated that although they had begun a ‘Fortnight of Strategic Engagements’ on August 22, next Tuesday’s rally is meant to boost their advocacy effort.

The Nation, September 3

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