The Murtala Muhammed Foundation (MMF) has urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts to secure the release of the remaining Chibok girls still in captivity. In a statement released alongside its latest report, MMF said that 89 of the girls remain unaccounted for, underscoring the extent to which the crisis remains unresolved more than a decade later. According to the Foundation, 187 of the girls have either escaped or been released and rescued since the abduction on April 14, 2014.

In addition, over 40 children have been born in captivity and returned with their mothers, reflecting the long-term human consequences of the abduction. Despite these developments, MMF noted that progress has slowed significantly, with no confirmed recovery of a Chibok girl in the past year. “Chibok has become more than a place or a moment in time,” the Chief Executive Officer of MMF, Dr.

Aisha Muhammed Oyebode, said. “It is now a metaphor for neglect—of responsibility, of accountability, and of our collective empathy for those who continue to live with the consequences of this tragedy.” MMF called on the Government of Nigeria to intensify efforts to locate those still missing and to ensure transparency and accountability in its response. It also urged the United Nations and the international community to renew engagement and support coordinated efforts to protect children and safeguard education in conflict-affected regions.

The Foundation emphasised that the long-term impact of the abduction extends beyond those still missing, affecting survivors, families, and entire communities. Many girls have experienced disrupted education, prolonged trauma, and uncertain futures. “Chibok must not be remembered only as a tragedy,” the CEO said.

“It must remain a call to action. Until every missing girl is accounted for, this responsibility remains unfinished.”