There were scenes of joy and deep emotion over the weekend as a Chibok girl and 54 other students from various Local Government Areas of Borno State resumed at the Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM), Lagos. The emotional ceremony, which marked the students’ departure to Lagos, ended with a colourful reception at the 7 Stars Global Hangar, where the university formally received them into its specialised aviation programme. One of the highlights of the event was the inclusion of a Chibok girl, Ihsan Yakubu, among the 54 beneficiaries. Speaking at the ceremony, she expressed confidence that women can excel in aviation. “Aviation is not reserved for men. If you want to be a pilot as a lady, make up your mind and pursue it. No one can stop you,” she said. Her rema...