The British Minister for Africa, Mr Tobias Ellwood, has assures Nigeria of Britain’s continued support for the rescue of the Chibok school girls abducted in April 2014.
Mr Ellwood gave the assurance in Abuja after a closed door meeting with members of the Bring Back Our Girls group at the United Kingdom’s High Commission.
According to him, he will be having another meeting with Nigeria’s Vice President, President Yemi Osinbajo to discuss the release of the Chibok school girls.
Meanwhile, the leader of the Bring Back Our Girls group, Mrs Oby Ezekwesili said the group will continue to seek international support for the rescue of the girls. (Channels TV)
•Photo shows Tobias Ellwood.
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