Twenty one (21) out of two hundred and eighteen (218) Chibok girls have been released after negotiations brokered by the Red Cross and Swiss government. This is, of course wonderful news to our dejected souls.

Dr. Ezekwesili and other Nigerians are only too happy.

See below:

I can only weep, right now. You know that kind of cry that is a mix of multiple emotions.
Lord. Some of OUR Girls ARE BACK!!! B. A. C. K.!!

— Oby Ezekwesili (@obyezeks) October 13, 2016

Interesting development: 21 Chibok girls release was "brokered by the International Red Cross & the Swiss government" says Nigerian gov't

— Stephanie Findlay (@SJFindlay) October 13, 2016

It is 4am in California and I can no longer sleep. Join me in singing the words of Psalm126… "When the Lord turned again the CAPTIVITY…"

— Oby Ezekwesili (@obyezeks) October 13, 2016

Today, 21 reasons to thank GOD!?? To thank our Govt. To thank #BBOG?for their passionate persistence/consistency. We rejoice with parents

— Juliet 'Kego (@julietkego) October 13, 2016

Great News!!!!!

21 Chibok Girls released by Boko Haram fighters!

About 198 more to go.

Dear Lord, keep them safe indeed.

It is well.

— Solace Sister. (@LadyOMary) October 13, 2016

When all the girls are rescued, we will remember all those who jeered, made jokes and denied the existence of the girls. pic.twitter.com/7B03zqmMe9

— Daddy D.O?? (@DOlusegun) October 13, 2016

But kai… all of them who said that the kidnap of the girls from Chibok was a hoax deserve slaps.

— Yung S'Challa (@saratu) October 13, 2016

In all of this I'd say Kudos to the Borno state Governor.

He has had major Gaffes

But he has done extremely well

— Cinderella Man (@Osi_Suave) October 13, 2016

Credit to the #BringBackOurGirls group for their persistence and doggedness. It is why these recoveries are happening.

— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) October 13, 2016

The rehabilitation of these young women is so important. I hope we get it right.

— T. Rankïn' ∆ (@AfroVII) October 13, 2016

As I depart Abuja for Germany on an Official Visit, I welcome the release of 21 of our Chibok Girls, following successful negotiations.

— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) October 13, 2016

As WE @BBOG_Nigeria wait for FG and #ChibokParents identification of OUR 21 #ChibokGirls,
THANK YOU, LORD.
THANK YOU, @MBuhari .Thank you.

— Oby Ezekwesili (@obyezeks) October 13, 2016

And a bigger THANK YOU to @BBOG_Nigeria @obyezeks for your ceaselessness in demanding our girl's return @MBuhari

— Anre Aeryck (@IykeDexter) October 13, 2016

I literally have tears in my eyes right now. ?

— Ijeoma Okoli (@annijeomam) October 13, 2016

Bless God. One of the most inspiring news in recent times

— otori hassasn (@otorison) October 13, 2016

We are beyond joyful.?