Lai Mohammed, the minister of information and culture
has said that most Nigerians would soon forget about
the missing Chibok schoolgirls as the effects of the
newly released video is over.
The minister who stated this at the presidential villa on
Monday, August 15, 2016 added that the rescue of the
girls had been a priority to the current administration.
“Most people will forget the issue of these girls as soon
as the effect of this video is over but the government is
daily working on it,” he said.
Until the release of this video, the effort is not
attracting any attention. But every day, the office of the
NSA and others concerned are working on it.
“For us, it is not just because of the release of the
video but because of our belief that there will be no
final closure to Boko Haram until we are able to resolve
the issue of these girls,” Mr Mohammed said.
He maintained that the government was in touch with
the sect, and explained that adequate steps were being
taken to avoid engaging the wrong people.
“I am talking from a point of knowledge. It does
not matter what other people say. I know that the
government is in touch with the group.
“We are just being careful and cautious to ensure
that we are talking to the right people, especially
with the news that there is a split in the
leadership.
“Until you are able to ascertain the authenticity
of those you are talking to, you don’t go into
details.
“But what is important is the safety and security
of these girls. The thrust of my statement was to
assure the nation that we are on top of the
situation.
“We are not even just reacting to the video; we
have gone far beyond the video in talking to the
group already.”
Mohammed said the government appreciates the role
played by Bring Back Our Girls Movement, but said a lot
needs to be done behind the scenes.
“We appreciate their commitment to the return of
these girls but there are few things we need to do
behind the scenes“What we are saying is that the
government is committed to do everything to
rescue these girls,” the minister said.
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