Nigerians have taken social media by storm to express solidarity with and congratulate kidnapped schoolgirl, Leah Sharibu on her 16th birthday.
Sharibu, who was kidnapped alongside some other girls at the Government Technical College, Dapchi in Yobe State has so far spent 449 days in Boko Haram captivity for refusing to renounce her Christian faith.
This is just as marches are being organised in the United States, United Kingdom and across Nigeria to commemorate the teenager’s birthday and demand her release from captivity.
Some prominent Nigerians that took to the social media to wish Sharibu a happy birthday and pray for her release are Founder of the Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman; Senator representing Borno South, Sen. Ali Ndume; Senator representing Bayelsa East, Sen. Ben Murray-Bruce; former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi-Kayode; ex-presidential aide, Reno Omokri; and international flutist, Tee Mac Omatshola Iseli.
Read comments below:
Happy 16th birthday to LEAH SHARIBU..we have not forgotten you..you are in our daily prayers and all like mind believers are connected in faith and await your glorious return.The Lord of hosts is with you…happy birthday to you.
— Apst Johnson Suleman (@APOSTLESULEMAN) May 14, 2019
Today is Leah Sharibu's birthday. She has been held captive by Boko Haram for over 400 days now simply because she has refused to renounce her Christian faith. She is a reference point for courage, strength and faith and a source of inspiration and pride for every believer.
— Femi Fani-Kayode (@realFFK) May 14, 2019
Dear Leah Sharibu,
My friends, Senators @BenMurrayBruce and Ali Ndume, along with @OfficialBovi and award winning flutist, Tee Mac Omatsola, join me and members of the #RenosNuggets family to say #Happy16THBirthDayLeahSharibu
Please WATCH and RETWEET to support #FreeLeahSharibu pic.twitter.com/Q1iADyVGde
— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) May 14, 2019
Happy 16th birthday Leah sharibu you are the pride of a lot of Christian faithfuls … our heart is with u , don’t give u faith, God has made a way , victory and freedom is certain .#LeahSharibu #FreeLeahSharibu pic.twitter.com/voDx4wrtDD
— Nkwerre LGA’s 1st son (@Teecee_shumurda) May 14, 2019
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Happy Birthday Leah Sharibu.
You are Always in Our Mind. Be Strong, It Will Soon Be Over. Happy 16th Birthday Day. pic.twitter.com/gKGqHjrgm4
— HOFAD (@honogbagi1) May 14, 2019
Happy 16th Birthday Leah Sharibu. #FreeLeahSharibu pic.twitter.com/jFgEpVQwEq
— Dr. Dípò Awójídé (@OgbeniDipo) May 14, 2019
Happy super birthday mytre and Saint Leah Sharibu…Daughter of Zion….You are blessed already. May the four corners of Heaven continue to be your shield and reward. pic.twitter.com/0dnhRFbuVB
— Fabulous J (@JonesAdoko) May 14, 2019
Happy birthday Leah Sharibu🎂. We pray a divine release that will lead to your happiness and your family ijn! pic.twitter.com/c2EuIIjiUU
— Esom Goodness (@esom_goodness) May 14, 2019
Happy 16th Birthday! Leah Sharibu.
We shall never forget you. pic.twitter.com/8pbvJOoGKt
— Emesowum onyebuchi (@eebuchi) May 14, 2019
Spare a minute and say a prayer for Leah Sharibu as she turns 16 today.
May God continue to keep and strengthen her.
— Chukwudi Isaac (@chukwudivisaac) May 14, 2019
Happy birthday daughter of faith, a girl whom I pray to be like in the midst of challenges "LEAH SHARIBU". I wish you long life and fulfillment of destiny. I pray that our Lord Jesus Christ gives you freedom soon in Jesus Name, Amen. pic.twitter.com/L7IM8kO29I
— Emeka (@Emeka85108329) May 14, 2019