The Abuja family of the #BringBackOurGirls campaign yesterday held a symposium at the Thisday Dome, to mark the 2014 Democracy Day.
The symposium, which is a part of the continued effort to mount pressure on government to intensify action for the rescue of the abducted Chibok girls, featured a panel discussion on the topic, “Citizens, Accountability, and Democracy”.
Speaking on the panel, Ms Zainab Usman noted the disdain with which government holds those who disagree with its actions. “It is sad that 15 years after democracy, government thinks if you disagree, you are an enemy.” She therefore called for a mental revolution in Nigeria.
Also speaking, Dr Omano Edigheji said the episode of the abduction of the girls indicates the failure of the Nigerian state. He added that it was the responsibility of the government to rescue the abducted girls. “If they cannot perform that function, they should resign,” he said.
Other members of the panel were Mr Chude Jideonwu, Ms Maureen Kabrik, and Ms Bukky Shonibare.
The event also featured a documentary clip, an open mic session, and remarks by Mr Jibrin Ibrahim, Prof Awwal Yadudu, and Mrs Oby Ezekwesili.
See below for more pictures from the event:
Members of the panel on stage
Side view of the audience
Back view of the audience
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