The three
lecturers of the University of Maiduguri recently freed by the Boko
Haram have appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to relocate them and
give them new jobs.
They made the plea at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja yesterday when they were hosted by President Buhari.
They said going back home was still a nightmare following their experiences in captivity.
Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, Dr Solomon Nicholas Yusuf said they appreciated everything done to ensure their freedom.
“Sir, from the university, it is a
golden opportunity for us to see you and to share our fears and concern
because we were abducted while working for the nation.
“And right now going back home to us
is still a nightmare because of our experiences. Sir, we have this
golden plea with all due respect sir, if there is an opportunity for us
to be relocated and maybe given another job, sir, this is our golden
request. This is the only opportunity we have to share with you. But we
appreciate everything done, the sacrifice you have given to us, thank
you sir.
“We also want to appreciate the DSS,
the Nigerian Armed Forces, and the entire team that worked together to
make sure we regained our freedom. We appreciate their labour and love
they have shown to us.
“We also want to appreciate
Nigerians for praying. We were informed that the entire nation was
praying for us and we were excited and we said oh God, what is this?
This is love. Sir, we are grateful.”