The Federal Government on Thursday reassured Nigerians that it was doing its best to ensure the safe release of Leah Sharibu, the only kidnapped Dapchi school girl still in Boko Haram captivity.
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed gave the reassurance at the 100 years celebration of St. Andrews Catholic Church, Oro, his home town near Ilorin in Kwara state
Speaking to newsmen after the centenary anniversary thanksgiving mass, the minister said Leah, abducted by Boko Haram, is dear to the government.
“Nigerians should appreciate that any of our citizens, either boy or girl, Muslim or Christian is dear to us.
“We do not look at Leah Sharibu either as Christian or Muslim, but as a precious daughter of the country.
“We are doing our best to ensure her safe release and be reunited with her family members,” he said.
Boko Haram abducted Leah Sharibu and 109 other girls from their school in Dapchi on February 19, 2018.
(NAN)
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