Leah Sharibu turns 16 today and is sadly stuck spending her 449th day in Boko Haram captivity. To say that she has been a beacon of light to Nigerians and the Christian society will be an understatement. Leah Sharibu is well loved by people all over the world who have taken today to show love for the amazing teenager.
Despite knowing she can not get to see all the messages for her online, people have still gone ahead to share them regardless. Here are some heartwarming birthday messages from people all over the world for Leah.
Femi Fani-Kayode took to Twitter to commend Leah’s strength and pray for her:
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
May God continue to be with her and may He grant her freedom from her cruel captors. Millions are with you and are praying for you O Daughter of Zion. Blessed are those that are persecuted for their faith. In the fullness of time you shall prevail. Happy birthday Leah Sharibu!
— Femi Fani-Kayode (@realFFK) May 14, 2019
Oby Ezekwesili also talked about how Leah will never be forgotten
History will record that a young daughter of our country #LeahSharibu was left behind when her schoolmates were retrieved from terrorist abduction. She stood unwilling to negotiate her faith for freedom. @MBuhari promised, yet Leah is still with terrorists. She’s 16 today. Tragic pic.twitter.com/ZFkALAzsfi
— Oby Ezekwesili (@obyezeks) May 14, 2019
She went to school but her desk is still empty. #SheIsSixteenToday.
Leah Sharibu? #NeverToBeForgotten. pic.twitter.com/FQEGwyonnY
— Oby Ezekwesili (@obyezeks) May 14, 2019
Reno Omokri who had written a book for her and her struggles also posted this heartwarming birthday message video for her:
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
More Nigerians also took to Twitter to give heartwarming Birthday messages and pray for her safe return:
Happy birthday Leah Sharibu, the faithful and innocent Girl in the animalistic captivity for 449 days. While we celebrate your birth on the planet earth that marks your 16th anniversary, we pray for your quick release. @dadiyata @Chrisbamidele pic.twitter.com/JvmIcsSKgO
— M.S. Abdulla (@Sanywriter1) May 14, 2019
Happy birthday Leah Sharibu.
we still remember you and will continue to pray🙏 for your freedom! #Happy16THBirthDayLeahSharibu pic.twitter.com/F0QwyPXC5H— Evans_alex🇳🇬 (@wfevanselvise38) May 14, 2019
Happy 16th birthday, Leah Sharibu!
We would be happier to ‘ve u back!
Ur family misses you.
Ur sch desk misses you.
The world prays for ur safe return.#BringBackOurLeah,@MBuhari @ProfOsinbajo @bukolasaraki
Cc: @obyezeks @julietkego @AishaYesufu @YarKafanchan @EiENigeria pic.twitter.com/zbkf8u2yAc— Betty Abah #BringBackOurGirls 5 yrs on! (@bettyabah) May 14, 2019
Happy 16th Leah Sharibu a true definition of faith. May God hasten your release from the hands of the evil ones. pic.twitter.com/rCoNo3bKYd
— ONAH IGOMU (@teddyonah) May 14, 2019
Dear Leah Sharibu I will not join other Nigerians to wish you a happy birthday at 16. There is no reason to celebrate you while you languish in captivity with no evident effort to get you back home.
I rather apologise to you for being born into an unfortunate country Nigeria pic.twitter.com/R5N8VddRHl
— Comrade 🔴🇳🇬 (@iAGB4REAL) May 14, 2019
As Leah Sharibu marks her birthday in captivity today, I join other Nigerians and lovers of peace in the world to urge the FG Govt to ensure her release. God will sustain and her family members.
— Peter Ayodele Fayose (@GovAyoFayose) May 14, 2019
Happy 16th birthday Leah Sharibu! Symbol of Resilient Faith. May God be with you wherever you are . #FreeLeahtoday! @FEdGovtofNigeria pic.twitter.com/q0bJo8lH9r
— Anne Addeh (@AddehAnne) May 14, 2019
Happy 16th birthday Leah Sharibu
“The ambassador of Faith”
I pray God’s almighty touches the heart of those holding you captive to grant your freedom.
Be happy today and always.#FreeLeahSharibu cc @renoomokri— Obi Nomzy (@NomzyEL) May 14, 2019
Also, people who had joined the march for Leah’s freedom posted pictures of the walk:
Happy 16th Birthday Leah Sharibu. #FreeLeahSharibu pic.twitter.com/jFgEpVQwEq
— Dr. Dípò Awójídé (@OgbeniDipo) May 14, 2019
Leah Sharibu: protesters chanting the church is marching on. pic.twitter.com/blUaI1aJTc
— abu dooshima (@AbuDooshima) May 14, 2019