Joy Bishara and Lydia Pogu, two of the Chibokschoolgirls, who escaped from Boko Haram
captivity in 2014, read a letter applauding U.S.
President Donald Trump during a recent visit to
the White House.
The White House released more photos of the
girls on Saturday, saying during their visit, Joy
and Lyida “read the President a letter about their
experience”.
On the night of April 14, 2014, Boko Haram
terrorists attacked the Government Girls
Secondary School in Chibok, Borno.
An excerpt of the letter is below:
“Mr. President, we urge you to keep America
safe and strong.
“We know that some people are trying to
discourage you.
“Do not be discouraged. You are right to keep
American safe and strong.
“Not only for America. But for the world.
“If America is not safe and strong, where can
people like us look for hope, when there is
danger?
“Finally, we urge you to keep making America
prosperous.”
Trump and his daughter, Ivanka, hosted the
Chibok schoolgirls during their visit, the White
House said.
The Boko Haram insurgents broke into the
school and kidnapped the girls, who were sitting
for their final exams.
“But approximately 50 of the girls have escaped,
including Joy Bishara and Lydia Pogu, who
visited President Donald Trump, and his daughter,
Ivanka Trump, at the White House last Tuesday.
“The girls are recent graduates of Canyonville
Christian Academy in Oregon, and they were
accompanied by the school President, Doug
Wead.
“The President and Ivanka were both deeply
moved by the girls’ visit,” the statement by the
White House read.
The Chibok schoolgirls’ visit coincided with the
U.S. State Department’s release of its annual
Trafficking in Persons Report.
“In the wake of the report, the two
Chibok schoolgirls’ visit to the White House was
a reminder that the survivors of the scourge of
human trafficking are heroes whose courage can
inspire us all,” the White House said.
“Let us recommit ourselves to finding those still
in the shadows of exploitation, and let us
celebrate the heroes who continue to shine on
the darkness of human trafficking.” (NAN)
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