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Nigerians have taken to social media to celebrate Leah Sharibu  as she marks her 16th birthday in captivity.

Alongside over 100 girls, Sharibu was abducted from Girls Technical College, Dapchi, Yobe state on February 19, 2018.

While the other girls have been released, she is still in captivity for “refusing to renounce her faith”.

Here are some of the things people are saying on Twitter:

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

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— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) May 14, 2019

She went to school but her desk is still empty. #SheIsSixteenToday.

Leah Sharibu? #NeverToBeForgotten. pic.twitter.com/FQEGwyonnY

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— Oby Ezekwesili (@obyezeks) May 14, 2019

Happy 16th birthday to Leah Sharibu.

Never to be forgotten! You are in our thoughts and prayers. Many happy returns. #FreeLeahSharibu pic.twitter.com/g4eHyk6toa

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— Hassan Ibrahim Dankwambo (@HEDankwambo) May 14, 2019

Happy 16th Birthday to an Amazon. Leah, a young girl who replays the faith of the Matyrs in this new age. The History of Christianity in Nigeria will not be complete without you, Leah Sharibu. #FreeLeahSharibu pic.twitter.com/9HBMKPoxX2

— OONI OF ABUJA🔴 (@Deji_OoniAbj) May 14, 2019

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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

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— Betty Abah #BringBackOurGirls 6 yrs on! (@bettyabah) 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 birthday daughter of faith, a girl whom I pray to be like in the midst of challenges "LEAH SHARIBU". I wish you long life and fulfillment of destiny. I pray that our Lord Jesus Christ gives you freedom soon in Jesus Name, Amen. pic.twitter.com/L7IM8kO29I

— Emeka (@Emeka85108329) May 14, 2019

https://twitter.com/Ifetekaome/status/1128219204392554496

Happy Birthday the warrior in the faith, Leah Sharibu
You are not forgotten, you live in our hearts because you represent what we are and are not as a nation. #FreeLeahSharibu pic.twitter.com/cwpGiaWvlx

— Adanu Moses ❁ (@MOAdanu) May 14, 2019

Symbol of strength, you are not forgotten nor forsaken .Happy Birthday Leah Sharibu #FreeLeahSharibu #Happy16THBirthDayLeahSharibu pic.twitter.com/99xyo3UUbd

— ©Adashi Trends™ 🇳🇬 (@adashitrends) May 14, 2019

https://twitter.com/KPhotophactory/status/1128193702374060032

Happy 16th birthday to you LEAH SHARIBU…May your 16th birthday blessing from God be your quick release from boko haram captivity. May your unshakable faith save you in Jesus Name amen. pic.twitter.com/ErntzhaPEB

— cornelius okafor (@D_SEKA_OF_TRUT) May 14, 2019

Leah, may your God that you trust like the Four Hebrew Men deliver you. You are a symbol of courage, strength & faith.

On your 16th birthday, the good Lord shall keep watching over you now & forever. Amen

Happy birthday Leah Sharibu. pic.twitter.com/BtHDEluaMD

— Gbemi Dennis™ (@GbemiDennis) May 14, 2019

Happy Birthday Leah Sharibu! God willing you'll be home soon.

— the afrocryptonian (@MnLikBubs) May 14, 2019

Happy birthday my dear sister Leah Sharibu, even in your travail we are with you 😢 GOD will not forget this your act of service to him….

— Kings Adamson (@kingsdegreat100) May 14, 2019

Happy birthday Leah Sharibu. As you did not deny Him before men, our Lord will not deny you before our Father in Heaven. May our Lord keep you🙏

— signorsam (@signorsam) May 14, 2019

Happy birthday Leah Sharibu.
May the Lord bless you and sustain you.
May the Lord keep you, may His face shine upon you and cause your release.#FreeLeahSharibu

— tongi_tong (@bakfurtee) May 14, 2019

The only birthday gift we can offer Leah Sharibu is to secure her release.

May God intervene for her quick release.

— Nikki Dunn, CFP®️ (@SheTalksFinanco) May 14, 2019

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. pic.twitter.com/W8aSR6541P

— Cristian Elliot 💭 (@OFFIXIALcris) May 14, 2019

The happiest day of my life will be the day Leah Sharibu is freed. Happy 16th birthday, soldier of Christ pic.twitter.com/xYp9L0K7o9

— Eno Jonathan (@EnoJonathanO) 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

A delay is better than a disaster. Happy birthday Leah Sharibu. We're hoping Buhari brings her back soon. May God rebirth Nigeria.

— FSJ! (@AlayeFolorunso) May 14, 2019