The 106 Chibok school girls who were released by the Boko Haram terrorists have received scholarships into the American University of Nigeria (AUN). The scholarship is sponsored by the Federal Government.
Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development made the disclosure at the send forth reception organised for the girls in Abuja on Wednesday night. She said the girls are to undergo foundational classes at the University.
According to her, the foundation course to be undertaken by the girls was equivalent to pre- degree programme offered in some universities, adding that the programme is aimed at bringing them up to standards.
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