Remi Tinubu Says Education Is The Greatest Weapon To Fight Terrorism ...As she receives 4 rescued female students of Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina

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From left: Fatima Abdullahi Bello, Rahmat Adam, wife of the Vice President of Nigeria Hajia Nana Shetima, First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, Safiya Isa Mutti, Hasiya Sanusi and representative of the National Security Adviser Brigadier General Olutayo Adesuyi after the presentation of N1m Scholarship grant each and brand new computers to the rescued students of the Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State by Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON at the State House, Abuja

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON has said that learning and education are veritable weapons in the fight against terrorism and criminality by individuals and communities.

Senator Remind Tinubu stated this at the State House Presidential Villa, when she received four of the five rescued students of the Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina 

“I join a cheerful nation to welcome our beloved daughters home as you re-unite with your families. We grieved over the sad fate that had befallen you and we join your family to celebrate your safe return. Since your dreadful abduction on October 5, 2023, it had been a period of pain for you, your parents, your teachers and indeed all Nigerians.

“Throughout this period, we kept faith and trust in God and in our law enforcement agencies that you will return safely. Since the incident, law enforcement officers from various agencies worked tirelessly to ensure your return home. Today, we thank Almighty God for protecting you and reuniting you with your loved ones," she said.

These were contained in a statement signed by Mrs Busola Kukoyi,

SSA Media to the First Lady of Nigeria, and dated December 17, 2023.

The First Lady assured the rescued girls of the Federal Government’s commitment and that of the Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI to support them psychologically and in their education as they begin their healing after more than 70 days in captivity. 

She added that it is imperative that their experience does not hinder their educational pursuits and career interest. 

“Beyond your safe return, we would follow up on your journey, not only to recover from this sad episode in your lives, but to see that you accomplish your mission in your educational pursuit and career interests. Already, I have been briefed on the courage you have shown so far and I encourage you to turn this episode in your lives, into a story of triumph.

“You must continue to pursue your educational interests by ensuring that you continue to learn, as we provide you with the necessary medical and psychological support. We at the Renewed Hope Initiative, (RHI) are also committed to providing you with guidance and support to reach your full potential," she said.

Senator Oluremi Tinubu noted that their experience and that of other Nigerians, who have been kidnapped, is difficult and encouraged them that this phase will pass with the determination and tenacity of the security and intelligence forces and the support of all Nigerians. 

Each rescued girl received a scholarship grant of one million naira and a brand-new laptop from the Renewed Hope Initiative, an Initiative of the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. 

The First Lady announced that the Federal Government would give a sum of two million naira to the parents of each of the rescued girls and one million naira to the Vice Chancellor of the University.

She expressed gratitude for their safe return and commended the exemplary leadership role of the Office of the National Security Adviser and the effective coordination of law enforcement agencies, who worked diligently over the past few months to ensure their safe return and the return of every Nigerian held against their will.

The Representative of the National Security Adviser, Brigader General Olutayo Adesuyi, while handing over the girls, said that the First Lady meeting with the rescued girls is significant as it showed the solidarity of the Federal Government.

Present at the meeting were parents of the rescued girls, the Deputy Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Dutsin Ma Katsina, Representative of the Inspector General of Police and National Counter Terrorism Legal Officer.