Worthy of thanksgiving’ – Peter Obi reacts to rescued Oyo schoolchildren

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, says the rescue of the Oyo schoolchildren and teachers is worthy of thanksgiving.

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‎Obi said this in a post on his verified X handle on Saturday.

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‎He said he is greatly relieved and delighted to learn of the safe rescue of the schoolchildren who were kidnapped.

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‎“This is worthy of thanksgiving. I sincerely thank all those whose tireless efforts made their freedom possible, especially the security personnel and everyone who worked behind the scenes.

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‎“While we celebrate this happy outcome, we must remember that no child should ever have to endure such trauma.

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‎“The recurring incidents of kidnapping, particularly of schoolchildren, underscore the urgent need to strengthen our security architecture and make the protection of lives and property the foremost responsibility of government.

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‎“Our children deserve to learn in an atmosphere of safety, not fear. We must continue to work towards building a Nigeria where every child can pursue education without the threat of violence or abduction.

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‎“I rejoice with the children, their families, their schools, and all Nigerians on this heartening development,” he wrote.

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