by Azeez Adeniyi

President Muhammadu Buhari has said the rescue of 82 Chibok girls was a pleasant second anniversary gift of his administration to Nigerians.

The President made this known in Abuja on Sunday at a reception organised in honour of the rescued girls who were brought to Abuja after their release on Saturday.

Buhari will be celebrating his 2nd anniversary as President on May 29.

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He assured Nigerians of his determination to secure freedom for the remaining 113 girls and other Nigerians still under the insurgents captivity.

“I cannot express in a few words how happy I am to welcome our dear girls back to freedom.

“On behalf of all Nigerians, I will like to share my joy with you, your parents, your relatives, friends and the Government of Borno State on regaining your freedom.

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“The Federal Government will like to commend the Security Agencies, the Red Cross, local authorities, local and foreign NGOs and all those who contributed in one way or another to secure the release of our Chibok Girls.

“Let me reassure Nigerians, especially relatives and friends of the remaining girls that the Federal Government will spare no effort to see that they and all other Nigerians who have been abducted safely regain their freedom.’’

He said: “No human being should go through this kind of ordeal.’’

The President directed security agencies and state governments to continue to provide special protection to educational institutions vulnerable to this kind of outrage especially in remote areas.

The reception was attended by ministers, service chiefs and other government officials.