More than 11 years after the harrowing abduction of 276 schoolgirls from Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State, by Boko Haram in April 2014, at least 90 of the girls remain unaccounted for and are still believed to be in captivity. The ongoing plight of these girls continues to draw global attention and highlight the persistent challenges surrounding terrorism and the protection of vulnerable populations in Nigeria.
This grim reality was confirmed by both the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) and the Nigerian advocacy organization Enough is Enough (EiE) Nigeria. EiE Nigeria has consistently campaigned for the safe return of the abducted girls and the prosecution of those responsible for the mass kidnapping. In April 2025, EiE released an updated list of the 90 remaining missing girls on its official Facebook page, once again drawing international concern and reigniting conversations about the Nigerian government’s ongoing responsibility to secure their release.
EiE and UN Confirm Updated List
The list published by EiE Nigeria, backed by CEDAW, includes the full names of the 90 Chibok girls who have yet to be rescued. While some of the abducted girls have been recovered over the years, reports indicate that many of them continue to endure trauma, stigma, and insufficient rehabilitation services, underscoring the long-lasting psychological and social impact of the abduction. Advocates emphasize that despite global attention, meaningful support for the victims has remained inconsistent, leaving survivors and families struggling to cope with the aftermath.
Senator Seriake Dickson: ‘We Need Help’
Against the backdrop of these persistent security challenges, Bayelsa Senator Seriake Dickson has issued a strong call for urgent international intervention to address terrorism and insecurity in Nigeria. In a recent statement, Senator Dickson highlighted that Nigeria still cannot account for several abducted schoolgirls, including Leah Sharibu and many of the remaining Chibok girls, even after more than a decade since the initial kidnappings.
“We need help,” Senator Dickson declared, while also expressing support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent plans aimed at addressing mass killings and terrorist attacks in Nigeria. His remarks underscore the ongoing frustration and urgency expressed by Nigerian leaders and citizens alike regarding the government’s inability to fully resolve this humanitarian crisis.
A Tragedy That Shook the World
The Chibok abduction remains one of the most widely publicized and heartbreaking events in Nigeria’s modern history. The incident drew international condemnation and sparked the viral #BringBackOurGirls campaign, which gained support from former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama, global celebrities, human rights organizations, and world leaders. Despite these efforts, the slow response of the Nigerian government at the time, under President Goodluck Jonathan, faced criticism both domestically and internationally, with many arguing that bureaucratic inefficiency and lack of urgency worsened the plight of the girls.
Names of the 90 Missing Girls Released
EiE Nigeria’s updated list provides the full names of the 90 Chibok schoolgirls still missing as of 2025, ensuring their identities are recognized and remembered even as efforts to rescue them continue. The girls still in captivity are:
Aisha Lawan, Aishatu Musa, Christiana Yusuf, Deborah Abari, Deborah Abbas, Deborah Nuhu, Deborah Solomon, Dorcas Yakubu, Eli Ibrahim, Elizabeth Job (Joseph), Esther Ayuba, Esther John, Glory Yaga, Godiya Bitrus, Hajara Isa, Halima Gambo, Hamsatu Abubakar, Hannatu Nuhu, Hannatu Madu, Hauwa Abdu, Hauwa Balte, Hauwa Ishaku, Hauwa Isuwa, Hauwa Kwakwi, Hauwa M Maina, Hauwa Nkeki, Agnes Dauda, Awa Ali, Awa Bitrus, Awa Sasa, Bilkisu Abdullahi, Hauwa Peter, Hauwa Tella, Hauwa Wuleh, Ihyi Abudu, Jummai Aboku, Kabu Mala, Kuma Solomon, Ladi Joel, Ladi Paul, Ladi Wadai, Laraba John, Laraba Paul, Laraba Yahoona, Lydia Emmar, Margaret Shettima, Margaret Watsai, Mary Dama, Mary Dauda (Lawan), Mary Paul, Mary Sule, Maryam Abba, Maryamu Abubakar, Maryamu Lawan (Yamta), Maryamu Yahaya, Miriam Jafaru, Monica Enoch Salome, Hauwa (Monica) Musa, Naomi Leru Adamu, Nguba Bura, Patience Jacob, Rahila Yohanna, Rakiya Kwamta, Rebecca Ibrahim, Rhoda John, Rifkatu Amos, Rifkatu Galang, Rifkatu Yakubu, Rose Daniel, Ruth Lawan, Ruth Musa, Ruth Wavi, Safiya Abdu, Sarah Enoch, Sarah Samuel, Saratu Thuji, Saraya Ali, Saraya Amos, Saraya Musa, Saraya Paul, Saraya Stover, Sikta Abudu, Solomi Pana, Susanna Yakubu, Tabi Thomas, Victoria Dauda, Yana Yidau, Yayi Abana, Zainab Yaga, Zara Ishaku.
The release of this list serves as a sobering reminder that, despite years of global advocacy, a significant number of the Chibok girls remain in captivity, highlighting the continued need for international attention and action to secure their freedom.
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