And just yesterday, history repeated itself with disturbing horror. Reports state that at least 200 students and teachers were abducted by armed bandits from the LEA Primary and Secondary Schools, Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State during morning assembly. Another set of innocent children’s lives and futures hanging in the balance.

Let that number sink in – an entire childhood, adolescence, and journey into womanhood stolen from these brave girls who dared to pursue an education. While we celebrate inspirational women leaders, entrepreneurs, and trailblazers today, the Chibok Girls have endured unimaginable horrors simply for wanting to write their own destiny. And now a new set of families in Kaduna must enter that nightmare of uncertainty over their loved ones. When will the cycle break? When will Nigerian students feel safe pursuing their education?