In pictures: #Bringbackourgirls campaigners go to Jonathan

In pictures: #Bringbackourgirls campaigners go to Jonathan

Thursday, May 22, 2014 9:21 pm


The worldwide campaign to galvanise action to free the 223 abducted schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram gunmen in Chibok, northern Nigeria was carried to the doorsteps of Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan Thursday in Abuja.

Although the protesters were prevented from reaching Jonathan, scores of aides met the marchers to take their message to him. Photo Credit: Kolawole Oshiyemi, State House

Policewomen mount human wall against the #Bringbackourgirls protesters at the Presidential Villa, Abuja

Policewomen mount human wall against the #Bringbackourgirls protesters at the Presidential Villa, Abuja

Jonathan aides on way to receive protesters

Jonathan aides on way to receive protesters

Oby Ezekwezili addresses protesters and government officials

Oby Ezekwezili addresses protesters and government officials

Protesters at the Presidential Villa in Abuja

Protesters at the Presidential Villa in Abuja

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