The United States has reiterated its call on the Nigerian government to do all within its power to free the Chibok girls held captive by Boko Haram since April last year.

Acting U.S. Consul General, Dehab Ghebreab stated this at the première of the Hollywood crime-drama thriller at The Rock Cathedral in Lagos yesterday.

In her speech, Mrs Ghebreab noted that Nigeria has its share of humanitarian problems with Internally Displaced People due to the vicious atrocities of Boko Haram.

She recalled that in 2014, the United States provided about 11 million dollars for humanitarian assistance to Nigeria and has continued to support Nigeria to crush the Boko Haram sect.

“On this day, the Chibck Girls have been missing for 535 days. Everything humanly possible must be done to “Bring Back the Girls,” the envoy urged.

”The United States also continues to provide refuge to the most vulnerable. Since its founding. The US has offered freedom and opportunity to refugees fleeing the world’s most dangerous and desperate situations.

“Next year, the United States aims to admit at least 85,000 refugees, including at least 10,000 Syrian refugees. In 2017, the United States projects further expanding the program to a minimum of 100,000 refugees. Our response to mitigate pain and suffering around the world is second to none.

“Promoting and protecting religious freedom is a key objective of U.S. foreign policy. We will continue to stand for the universal right of all people to practice their faiths in peace and in freedom,” she added.