An event marking the 11th year of the Chibok Girls abduction is set to take place in London, United Kingdom, at SOAS, University of London. The commemoration, themed "A Decade On: Chibok Photo Exhibition and Commemoration," will feature a photo exhibition and discussions involving global leaders, scholars, and advocates.

Key figures expected to participate include United Nations (UN) Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed, the Emir of Kano, His Highness Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, and the Chief Operation Officer (COO) of the Murtala Muhammed Foundation (MMF), Dr. Aisha Muhammed-Oyebode. Dr. Muhammed-Oyebode will lead a panel discussion titled: "The Stolen Daughters of Chibok: Resilience, Justice, and Global Lessons."

The event aims to reflect on the enduring tragedy and its impact on education, gender, and conflict recovery. The photo exhibition will visually chronicle the aftermath of the abduction, highlighting the anguish of the Chibok mothers and the disrupted futures of an entire generation.

Dr. Muhammed-Oyebode, known for her advocacy in keeping the Chibok narrative alive, will open the session with remarks contextualizing the ongoing plight of the girls and communities affected by insurgency in Nigeria. Contributions will also be made by Bulama Bukarti, Osai Ojigho, and Dr. Elizabeth Pearson, with an address from His Highness Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, who is the Honorary Patron of the photo exhibition.

The Chibok tragedy, which began on April 14, 2014, became a focal point for global advocacy. However, many of the girls remain missing, and numerous others across Nigeria continue to face abduction, displacement, and violence. This commemoration seeks to reignite global attention, promote justice, and advocate for education as a path to resilience.

The event will not only honor the courage of the Chibok girls and their families but also serve as a call to action, holding the world accountable for allowing impunity to thrive while generations of girls are silenced by violence.