By GARBA MUHAMMAD, Kaduna

The Northern Christian Youth Professionals called on the incoming Bola Tinubu government to take decisive actions to rescue and reunite these innocent girls with their families.

A statement signed by Isaac Abrak Chairman, Northern Christian Youth Professionals on Friday, as the group join Nigerians and the world in commemorating the 9^thyear since the abduction of the Chibok schoolgirls.

He commended the outgoing government of President Muhammadu Buhari for securing the release of some of the Chibok girls, but urged the incoming government led by Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prioritize the safe return of the remaining girls from Boko Haram captivity.

He also urged the incoming government to strengthen security in schools, particularly in Northern Nigeria, to prevent the continued abduction of school children.

Abrak observed too that, the recent abduction of 10 school children in Awon community, Kachia Local Government Area in Kaduna State on the 4^thof this month is a sad reminder that this problem is still with Nigeria.

He said: “Protecting schools from terrorism will encourage education in the region, which will ultimately empower the minds of our children and youths to reject the falsehoods that foster terrorism in our country.

“This will naturally weaken and eventually defeat Boko Haram and other forms of terror in our land.

“We encourage the incoming government to engage the fight against terrorism with renewed determination by equipping the security personnel with state-of-the-art weapons and improving their emoluments.

“However, we also identify non-kinetic approaches to the warfare as a strategic tool in finally weakening, containing and even defeating all forms of terror in Nigeria.

“These non-kinetic approaches include addressing the root causes of terrorism, such as poverty, unemployment, and social inequality, as well as countering extremist propaganda and ideology through education and public awareness campaigns, the importance of this ca never be over emphasized

“As Northern Christian Youth Professionals, we remain committed to advocating for the rights of all Nigerians, especially the vulnerable and marginalized.

“We will continue to work with the government, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to ensure that the rights and dignity of all Nigerians are respected and protected.”