Super Eagles stars have joined calls for the release of about 230 abducted Nigerian schoolgirls who were taken from their dormitories in Borno state by armed militia on 14 April.
Support for the movement has been gaining momentum on social media, with thousands tweeting the hashtag #BringBackOurGirls.
AS Monaco defender, Elderson Echiejile took to his twitter account praying for the girls to be returned alive.
"I pray for the abducted girls. #BringBackOurGirls #BringThemAlive" he tweeted.
Also reacting to the unfortunate incident was Middlesbrough defender Kenneth Omeruo who reminded the government that children must be safe in schools.
"#BringBackOurGirls #Nigerian girls ages 16-18 were kidnapped from their schools in Nigeria 2 weeks ago when an armed terrorist group broke into their school.. Repost pls to get attention and let's hope it touches hearts.. This is too extreme," he wrote on an Instagram post.
Varese winger Nnamdi Oduamadi also urged the Federal Government to do whatever it takes to ensure the girls are released.
"The government must do “whatever it takes, even seeking external support to make sure these girls are released,” Oduamadi adds.
One cap defender Leon Balogun also pleaded that the girls abducted must not be ignored.
"230 Nigerian girls were kidnapped by militants 2 weeks ago. Do NOT ignore" he posted via his twitter handle @LeonBalogun.
John Ogu who plies his trade with Portuguese side Academica prayed for God's intervention in the country.
"God please Help Our Nation And #BringBackOurGirls and Hear the Cry of Our Mothers," he tweeted.
The Nigerian stars have also been joined by US Pop Singer Mary J Blige who tweeted thus on Wednesday:"It's been two weeks since the kidnapping of 234 Nigerian girls and they still aren't home #bringbackourgirls". Her message has been retweeted almost 9,500 times.
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