More than a decade after the 2014 abduction of their daughters, many Chibok mothers are rebuilding their lives through farming and small-scale peanut processing, turning pain into purpose and survival.
In the quiet farmlands of Chibok in northeastern Nigeria, these women now cultivate corn and groundnuts, which they roast, sort, and process before selling. What began as a way to cope with grief has evolved into a community-driven enterprise that supports families and keeps children in school.
Their journey is captured in the documentary Mothers of Chibok by filmmaker Joel Kachi Benson, which focuses on the women’s daily resilience—from negotiating farmland and tending crops to supporting one another through shared work and emotional healing.
Despite the trauma of the past, education remains central for the mothers, who continue to encourage their children to learn and dream beyond fear. Today, their processed groundnuts are gradually reaching wider markets, including outlets like The Gather House that promote women-led African products.
For these women, every harvest represents strength, solidarity, and the determination to rebuild a future for the next generation.
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