PAP: Otuaro Reaffirms President Tinubu commitments to develop N'Delta, as ex-agitators call for stipend increment from 65k to 150k
Francis Tayor
Warri ______ The Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro has charged the ex-agitators of the Niger Delta region to continue support the current administration, stressing that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is fully committed in developing the region.
Otuaro make the remark in warri on Friday during a meeting with camp and community leaders, noted that the federal government is very passionate about giving a facelift to the Niger Delta as he reawarded the all important East-West road to another reputable Chinese company for speedy completion.
Addressing the gathering, Otuaro appreciated leaders of the amnesty phase 1,2 and 3 generals for the support given to the current administration, stressing that His Excellency, Bola Armed Tinubu had also given approval for upward review of the 2025 amnesty budget to accommodate more stakeholders, especially women, Youths and opinion leaders from the Niger Delta region.
Speaking on the challenges faced by some beneficiaries of the amnesty program, Otuaro promised to resolve all the pending issues under his watch, especially when the matter is genuine, and that there is no cause for alarm.
Giving breakdown in the educational scholarship program, Otuaro noted that about 25,000 people had already applied, and that before final shortlist of names for the program, he will first contact their community chairmen, camp leaders and traditional rulers to confirm the beneficiary.
He advised that there's no white collar job anywhere, hence he urged them to take the vocational training seriously in order to be self employed.
He maintained that those who have been disarmed and were shortchanged since the inception of the program in 2009 would be incorporated to the system.
Otuaro finally appealed to the Niger Delta ex-agitators not to participate in any planned politically motivated protest, adding that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu mean well for the people of Niger Delta region.
In their reaction, Gen. Andabofa Opunama who is the Vice President of the 2nd phase generals appreciated Otuaro purposeful leadership in the amnesty program, and promised not to participate in the planned October 1st protest.
In his speech, general Ogunboss lauded Dennis Otuaro amazing exemplary leadership style in solving most of the outstanding issues affecting the Amnesty beneficiaries barely a year in the office, while charging him to give what belongs to the ex-agitators because they deserved it.
He assured the Amnesty administrator that the entire ex-agitators of the Niger Delta are solidly behind him, stressing that they will not partake in any politically motivated planned protest in the coming October 1, he asserted.
In his reaction, elder T.K. Ogoriba commended Otuaro for his academic and native intelligence in repositioning the amnesty program, while urging the Niger Delta ex-agitators to continue to give him the needed support, adding that he mean well for his people.
In his contribution, Gen. Ese Arigho on behalf of the urhobo ex-agitators appealed to the administrator to carry the urhobo generals along in the ongoing programs in the PAP. He pledge the continuous unalloyed support for his leadership.
While Gen. Jerry speaking on behalf of itsekiris beneficiaries appealed to the administrator to consider the camp leaders of the scholarship and vocational training program in terms of slot allocation.
On his part, Gen. Kingsley Muturu expressed displeasure over delay in addressing the BVN issues in the amnesty office, while promised to be partners in progress to ensure success in Otuaro leadership.
While Alhaji Yusuf Eregbene called on the federal government to address the real problem of underdevelopment facing the Niger Delta region. He also appealed to the amnesty coordinator to work on the increment of the monthly allowance from 65k to 150k, adding that the 65k at the present situation of the nation's economy cannot buy anything.
Gen. Fine Bobo also make an appealed to the Amnesty administrator to pay at least one year accomodation allowance to enable them have some relief.
Others appealed to the Amnesty administrator to make the educational scholarship open for all beneficiaries to take part without any condition attached.
In conclusion, the amnesty program administrator, Otuaro had vowed to resolve all contending issues affecting the beneficiaries within his power, adding that he is a product of the struggle, hence no stone would be left untouched, the statement added.
Some notable amnesty generals present at the meeting include; Elder T.K. Ogoriba, Pst. Reuben Wilson, Chief Boro Opudu, Gen. Paul Eris Ogunboss, Gen. Godday Smith aka Bounanaowei, Chief. Ebipade Kare, Mr. Godfrey Pondi, GM Operations Tantita Security Service Nigeria Limited, Chief. Ekonmiefa Oduboh, Chief. Simeon Bebenimibo, Amb. Preincewill Binebai, National Spokesman lYC, Ge. Preye Ekpebide, Dr. Tam Odogwu amongst others.
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