The Federal Government has held closed doors discussions with relations and relatives of the abducted Chibok schoolgirls.
It briefed them about how far the administration had gone in securing their release from captivity.
At a meeting on Thursday morning in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, centering on the commitment of the Federal Government to the safe return of the girls, representative of President Goodluck Jonathan at the meeting was the Minister of State Power, Mohammed Wakil, while the families of the girls were led by Pindar Dauda.
The youth leader of the Chibok community was also in attendance with some elders of the community.
The President’s representative told parents that the FG under President Jonathan has devised comprehensive counter-insurgency strategies, which has its central goals to include reclaiming of occupied territories, rescue of abducted persons, resettlement of internally displaced persons and the rehabilitation of insurgency ravaged communities.
Wakil said: “Mr. President is pursuing multi-faceted strategies, which address the pains, anger and frustrations of victims.
“Our President directed me to tell you that his government is committed to doing everything possible for the safe return of your daughters.
“I am here to convey the sympathy of Mr. President and the entire Federal cabinet to you the parents and families as well as all other victims.
“As you are all aware, our military is having the upper hand in this sacred war.
“We believe by the grace of God that your children will return safely.”
Speaking further, the minister hailed the families for refusing to support the politicisation of the regrettable abduction, adding: “Your presence here to listen to the message of Mr. President confirms your belief in the ongoing counter insurgency operations as a solution to our collective challenge.
“I assure you that not only will rescue operations be successful, the other three goals of reclaiming occupied territories, resettlement of IDPS and rebuilding of communities will be pursued to a logical conclusion.
“This is a personal pledge of Mr. President, which the entire administration is committed to.”
Responding, Dauda thanked the President for his concern and symphthy, while praying for the success of the ongoing military operations.
Speaking in the local language, Dauda said: “I appeal to President Jonathan not to relent.
“He should continue with the war on Boko Haram.
“He should get our children back for us safely.
“We are praying for him and the military.”
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