An open letter to The Nigerian’s government

To President Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan

The news of the more than 200 girl’s abduction from a Nigerian school last month by the Islamists extremists’ armed group Boko Haram has simply shocked the world.  A month has passed since the girls were kidnapped, and your behaviour as well as Patience Jonathan´s, the first lady, by wasting time downplaying the crisis and lying about these girls’ fates had added to the consternation. This happened when you, along with your government should be reaching out for help.

Your government had subjected the families’ of the abducted girls who call on Nigerian’s government to help secure the safe release of the girls, to threat and harassment. The international community has accused you and your government of not acting swiftly or efficiently enough to protect the kidnapped girls.

There is documented evidence that the military authorities in the state Borno were aware of the terrorist attack, but the military did not show any preventive measures in order to pursue the terrorists’ organization Boko Haram.

You should know that the world stands with the girls’ families in demanding their immediate release.

We undersigned, Children First Now, the International Campaign for Children’s rights call on the Nigerian government and demand authorities do everything in their power to secure the girls’ release immediately. This is your and Nigerian’s government task and responsibility.

Children First Now

Karim Shamohammadi

www.childrenfirstnow.com

shamohammadi3@gmail.com

0708526716

2014-05-20