Twelve survivors of the 2014 abduction of schoolgirls in Chibok, Borno State, are set to graduate from the American University of Nigeria, marking a significant milestone more than a decade after the incident.

The President of the university, Dewayne Frazier, disclosed this on Wednesday at the institution’s campus in Yola, describing the development as a powerful symbol of resilience and recovery.

According to him, the transition of the students from captivity to earning university degrees represents more than academic success, highlighting the role of education in rebuilding lives affected by conflict.

The students were among 276 girls abducted on April 14, 2014, from the Government Girls Secondary School Chibok.

While dozens escaped shortly after the incident and others have since been freed, more than 80 are still believed to be missing.

Frazier said the achievement underscores the university’s commitment to development and human capacity building, adding that the graduates serve as a source of inspiration within Nigeria and beyond.

He also acknowledged the support of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, which funded the education of the students.

The upcoming graduation highlights ongoing efforts to rehabilitate and reintegrate victims of insurgency in Nigeria’s North-East, where communities continue to recover from years of conflict.