I Cannot Guarantee Rescue Of The Chibok Girls But My Govt. Will Try Its Best – Buhari

President-Elect, Mohammadu Buhari says as much as
he wants the abducted Chibok girls rescued, he cannot
assure that his government when sworn-in will be able
to do so.
“As much as I wish to, I cannot promise that we can
find them,” Buhari was quoted to have said in a
statement.
“Today we remember the kidnapping of 276 girls from a
school in Chibok one year ago. This crime has rightly
caused outrage both in Nigeria and across the world.
“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,” the statement read.