Amnesty: Ndiomu Urges Ex-agitators to Appreciate FG, PAP Mgt Team

Amnesty: Ndiomu Urges Ex-agitators to Appreciate FG, PAP Mgt Team

Abuja _____ The Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Major General Barry Ndiomu has told ex-agitators of the Niger Delta region to be appreciative of the Federal Government’s efforts and support towards sustaining the amnesty programme. 

General Ndiomu who was speaking when he received the national exco of the Third Phase Ex-agitators of the amnesty programme in his office in Abuja, implored them to also cherish the efforts of the PAP management team for the innovations and initiatives it has introduced to address the welfare needs of beneficiaries in a sustainable manner.

The delegation was led by its National Chairman, Mr. Elaye Slaboh. 

General Ndiomu noted the efforts of the Federal Government to fund the PAP adequately and consistently in the face of scarce resources amidst competing demands and said, “We need to understand that these are financially difficult times and knowing that the Federal Government is doing its best and the PAP administration is working with an unchanged budget in addressing the needs of the ex-agitators are efforts worth applauding”. 

The Interim Administrator explained that the Presidential Amnesty Programme was not established as a social welfare programme for the Niger Delta but rather to address the needs of ex-agitators through formal and non-formal education, skills, and empowerment programmes to reintegrate them back into society.

General Ndiomu stated that “It is agreed the Programme derailed and this is being corrected through the various policy reform initiatives, but it is regrettable that some of the ex-agitators who are supposed to be direct beneficiaries of these policies are ignorantly supporting the old ways which failed to add value to the Programme”. 

On the scholarship scheme, he assured that those ex-agitators who were interested in furthering their academics would be considered on merit since individual universities have spelt-out criteria for admitting students into various disciplines in their respective institutions. 

The Interim Administrator however noted that considering the age of most ex-agitators, what would be more beneficial to them was an empowerment programme such as the PAP cooperative scheme designed to unlock their entrepreneurial potentials. “PACOSOL is deliberately designed to end over dependency and over reliance on monthly stipends. The cooperative is sustainable, and I will do my best to make it work for the good of beneficiaries.” 

General Ndiomu expressed the hope that the Third Phase under Mr. Elaye Slaboh would usher in peace and show more understanding and enjoined those of them from states where the off-cycle elections will be holding this weekend not to allow themselves to be used and vote according to their conscience while eschewing the temptation to engage in acts inimical to democratic principles.

Earlier, the National Chairman of Third Phase Ex-agitators, Mr Elaye Slaboh had intimated that the visit was to appreciate General Ndiomu for the good work he is doing as Interim Administrator in the Presidential Amnesty Programme. “The cooperative scheme is a novelty which has been widely accepted and more ex-agitators are eager to subscribe. Those who have received their loans have established businesses while others have upscaled their existing enterprises". 

Mr. Slaboh assured that the Exco of the Third Phase Ex-agitators under the new leadership will work closely with the management team of the PAP to realize set objectives and take advantage of existing opportunities such as scholarships, empowerment, and training programmes to improve on the welfare of their members. 

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The group presented a plaque to General Ndiomu in recognition of his efforts in steering the Presidential Amnesty Programme towards safe Harbor.

Bayelsa 2023: Grassroot Movement distributes food items to voters in Yenagoa

Bayelsa 2023: Grassroot Movement distributes food items to voters in Yenagoa 

......... Assures Governor Diri of Clear Coast to   Victory on Saturday 11

Yenagoa____ As Governor Diri rounds off campaign in a well attended retreat on Tuesday 6th November, 2023 Just a couple of days to the Bayelsa State Governorship election, come Saturday 11th, 2023, members of a Front line  NGO, tagged Grassroot Movement For the Re - Election of Governor Douye

Diri and his Deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo stormed Yenagoa today, the Bayelsa State Capital to distribute souvenirs, food stuff and other materials to the less privilege teaming supporters

and the mases who came in solidarity  for absolute support of Governor Diri Second tenure re - election bid.

The event which was organized centrally in Yenagoa the Bayelsa State Capital attracted all relevant stakeholders of who is who in Bayelsa State politics with the teaming supporters assuring Governor Diri

of clear coast to Victory come Saturday 11th, November, 2023.

The Grassroot Movement  with a numerical strength spreading across the length and breath of the State, later proceeded to the various creeks, wards and units across the three Senatorial Districts equally distributing souvenirs and other items as the people applauded the gesture and promised to keep a date with history by re - electing Governor Diri again to continue his laudable prosperity agenda, to the glory of God.

Speaking during the unique political

gathering, on behalf of the Front line Grassroot Movement, Hon. Abel Ebifemowei - Bayelsa Central Coordinator ,Hon. Alex Jenakumo - Bayelsa West Coordinator, Hon. Charity Kens Godwin - Deputy Coordinator in their various speeches  stated that indeed Governor Douye Diri has done very well by bringing prosperity to the people, which is the major reason the mases are clamoring for his re -election as the mammoth crowd of supporters tell us  one simple story  that our talk na do Governor deserves second tenure after the robust score card of the first tenure.

Hon George Turner - Deputy Co-ordinator, Bayelsa East. Chief Natus Zebakame - Deputy Coordinator, Bayelsa Central and others who also spoke hinted that the DIRI/LAW Re - Election Movement is a foundation laid by Concerned Bayelsans for Good Governnance, a people of good

conscience who have deplored their

personal resources and  dedicated

themselves  to the growth

and development of Bayelsa State

to the glory of God.

4 Days to Bayelsa Polls: Stakeholders Affirm Clear Coast for Gov. Douye Diri

4 Days to Bayelsa Polls: Stakeholders Affirm Clear Coast for Gov. Douye Diri

Yenagoa____ The masses and critical stakeholders across board in Bayelsa State just 4- Days left for the

Saturday, November 11th  election in the State have pledged their total and unalloyed support to vote enmass to re - elect  Governnor Douye Diri to continue the

People oriented  prosperity Government that has brought massive development and renewed hope to the people of Bayelsa State.

This consensus position to sweep the election for Douye Diri and Senator Lawrence Ehrudjakpor 

was declared openly by different stakeholders  who spoke on behalf of the voters during the grassroot engagement by Concerned Bayelsans  For Good Governance,

a Frontline NGO tagged  Grassroot Movement For The Re-election of DIRI/LAW which engaged 

the people at the grassroot level to canvass for more voters to support Governor Douye Diri which is

today the undeniable bride of the good people of Bayelsa State.

The Movement For The Re - Election of Diri/Law which took the campaign to the door step of the electorates met a mammoth crowd which cut across party borders/affiliations that were solidly on ground  all ready in one accord as they raised their voices in implicit support of the DIRI/LAW re -election bid which according to them is the only option that can genuinely guarantee continuity of prosperity for all Bayelsans.

During the grassroot engagement by the     the Concerned Bayelsans For Good Governance, under the auspices of Grassroot Movement  For Douye Diri Re - Election, all who spoke 

asserted that Bayelsa has never had it so good until Douye Diri the Miracle Góvernór came on board with unquantifiable goodwill  for the people of Bayelsa State.

The teaming  supprters 

in their various endorsement statements affirmed that Governor Douye Diri has proven his mettle, as God sent to stand in the gap for the People of Bayelsa in this era like Moses did for the lsraelites when they departed Egypt to the Promised land.

The People who emphasized the need to continue the DIRI/LAW re -election maintained that Bayelsa is already agog with so much done already to highlight the successful achievements of the Diri led PDP Government which has brought so much joy to the masses. 

Women leaders of various group and a good number of youth organizations in their seperate comments concluded that Douye Diri is the man with the Midas Touch ordained by God to lead Bayelsa in this dispensation,

hence everything is working in his favour.

They made themselves  very clear in their speeches that Douye Diri Re - election is a done deal and a matter already settled.

The elated supporters  however, thanked  the members of the  Grassroot Movement For the Re Election of 

DIRI/LAW aka Concerned

Bayelsans For Good Governance for

the wonderful and good job they are doing to ensure continuity in Government House Yenagoa.

Worthy of significant note is the distinct fact that these teaming supporters of the DIRI/LAW re- election movement cut across party borders and affiliations in wooing voters from the nook and cranny of the the three senatorial districts of the State as they take the bold initiative, to come over to sensitize and motivate the people to keep a date with destiny by coming out on Saturday 11th, November 2023 to vote enmass for Douye Diri the tested and trusted Governor.

Abel Ebifemowei (Osuwo),- Coordinator, Bayelsa Central, Hon. Ebi Ben Okolo -Coordinator  Bayelsa of the Grassroot Movement For the Re - Election of Douye Diri 

while addressing the supporters during the campaign stated that the PDP has consistently delivered on its campaign promises and has the experience and knowledge required to lead Bayelsa into a brighter future, and that voting for DIRI/LAW, will mean a sure ticket for better living.

Speaking in the same vein, Hon. Alex Jenakumo - Bayelsa West Coordinator and Hon. Charity Kens Godwin - Deputy Coordinator of

the Grassroot Movement 

during the engagement appealed to all the electorates to make their promises good by coming out enmass on Saturday 11th of November, 2023 

to cast their votes for  the re-election of DIRI/LAW to re - enact the mandate of the Miracle Governor for a 

second tenure of unassailable  developmental projects.

Local government, Wards and Units Representatives who were all on ground 

asserted that going by the popularity 

at the moment, Douye Diri re -election bid  should be considered as a mission already accomplished.

Hon George Turner - Deputy Co-ordinator, Bayelsa East, Chief Natus Zebakame - Deputy Coordinator, Bayelsa Central and other well respected  community Leaders who added their weight to the Diri Phenomenon remarked that Governor Douye Diri first tenure is one good turn that truly deserves another come Saturday 11th November,2023.

PAP: Second Batch of 20 Aircraft Engineers Start Mandatory Training

PAP: Second Batch of 20 Aircraft Engineers Start Mandatory Training

Lagos _____ Another set of 20 ex-agitators from the Niger Delta Region have commenced a five-week mandatory training that will lead to their certification and type rating as licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers. A 12-month on-the-job training (OJT) will precede this experience after they successfully graduate from the class course phase of the program.

The beneficiaries are part of the 75 Pilots/Aircraft Maintenance Engineers under the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Aviation Training Scheme, out of which a first set of 20 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers successfully graduated recently on October 31, 2023.

Charging the beneficiaries in his goodwill message on Monday in Lagos at a Program Inauguration Event, the PAP Interim Administrator, Major General Barry Ndiomu (Rtd) noted that the flag-off of training for the second batch is another “promise Kept” by his administration.

Ndiomu who was represented by PAP’s Head of Reintegration, Mr. Wilfred Musa, posited that currently, the global aviation industry is expanding at a rapid pace and manpower development is being emphasised by both the industry operators and regulators.

He reiterated that by this specialised program, the PAP has become a critical supplier of strategic manpower to the global aviation industry. 

He added that the PAP is poised to sustain this momentum of creating cutting-edge opportunities for the career advancement of Niger Deltans. He added that it is in line with President Bola Tinubu's "Renewed Hope Agenda" for the all important Niger Delta region and Nigeria.

Ndiomu further charged the beneficiaries to prove naysayers wrong who suggest that the program is a waste of resources, by striving to be the best. “You represent not just the future of the Niger Delta, but the future of Nigeria and the global aviation industry,” he said. “The PAP has provided you with all you require to succeed on this journey, what you owe us in return is excellence", he added.

In a separate remark, Managing Director of Alom Aviation Services Ltd, Captain Austin Omame, commended the PAP Interim Administrator for pushing on with the Aviation Resuscitation Program, adding that with their OJT/Type rating licences in their hands, they can secure aviation jobs anywhere in the world.

Onyeama Kingsley, one of the beneficiaries who spoke on behalf of the second batch trainees, promised that they would reciprocate the efforts of the PAP with dedication and hard work.