Three Chibok girls in 2014 earned University degrees from the (AUN),founded by former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar

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Three of the Chibok girls who fled from their Boko Haram captors have finished university education with degrees from the American University of Nigeria (AUN) established by Atiku Abubakar.

During their graduation on Saturday, May 18, 2024, these three former hostages were among 189 students awarded bachelor’s degrees.

During the commencement ceremony in Yola, President Dwayne Frazier addressed the graduating students. He emphasized that AUN is a growing university that equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills to navigate emerging challenges and uphold the university’s values.

“I have no doubt that you will succeed because you have all demonstrated resilience,dedication and determination.”

At the recent graduation ceremony, Professor Mike Ozekhome, the speaker, emphasized the significant role universities play in shaping the world. He highlighted that the American University of Nigeria (AUN) has successfully demonstrated its capacity to make a positive global impact.

“Through the lectures and entrepreneurship training you received at AUN, you can create jobs for yourself.”

In the 2023/2024 academic year, the university awarded 8 PhD degrees, 10 MSc degrees, and 189 BSc degrees to graduating students. Additionally, Professor Mike Ozekhome received an honorary Doctor of Letters degree in recognition of his exceptional contributions to fostering peace, human rights, the rule of law, development, democracy, and good governance in Nigeria.

One notable graduate in July 2021 was Mary Katambi, a Chibok girl who escaped her captors and went on to earn a degree in accounting from AUN.

Out of about 30 internally displaced Chibok girls initially enrolled at the American University of Nigeria (AUN), the university has seen its second graduating group from the Chibok cohort in the last three years.

Two girls who were once held captive by Boko Haram terrorists at GGSS Chibok while students, Joy Bishara and Lydia Pogu, have just graduated from Southeastern University in the United States of America.