PAP: Campaign of Calumny Against Ndiomu Will Fail_Says NDPA

PAP: Campaign of Calumny Against Ndiomu Will Fail_Says NDPA

Francis Tayor

The Niger Delta Peace Advocates, NDPA have discredited with dismay the narrative being put out on the media against the Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP, Major Gen. Barry Ndiomu (Rtd) by some unidentified groups and individuals.

In a statement released on Friday 10th February, 2023 and jointly signed by the Chairman of the Chairman and Publicity Secretary of the group, Ebitimi Kurowei and Ekpe Ekere, stated that ordinarily, silence would have been best suitable for the efforts targeted at undermining the Interim Administrator but it became relevant to address the well-calculated ploy making the rounds to tarnish the personality of Ndiomu.

The statement also noted that in one of the recent attempts by the faceless group or individuals to discredit Ndiomu, a petition was written to the National Security Adviser, General Major Babagana Mongono, whose office oversees the PAP, seeking the removal of the Interim administrator.PAP: Elders, traditional rulers calling for Ndiomu’s suspension are fictitious, faceless, non-existence – NDIG

The group further recognized the efforts by the Interim administrator in sanitising the Presidential Amnesty Programme, noting that they are fully in support of his decision of paying only contractors whose works were completed and verified.

Furthermore, the group urged contractors to complete their work with evidence as a requirement for payment rather than spreading propaganda in the public, the statement added.

PAP: Ndiomu Orders Payment for 775 Delegates with BVN Cases

PAP: Ndiomu Orders Payment for 775 Delegates with BVN Cases 

PRESS STATEMENT

7TH FEBRUARY, 2023

Amnesty Office Approves Payment for 775 Delegates With BVN Related issues.

... launches new portal to address cases of multiple accounts linked  to BVNs.

" The Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Maj. Gen. Barry Tariye Ndiomu (rtd) has approved payment for not less than seven hundred and seventy-five  (775) delegates with Bank Verification Number (BVN) issues, whose accounts were recently put on hold. 

" A new portal is also being created to address delegates with multiple accounts linked to their BVNs. 

" Maj. Gen. Ndiomu (rtd) has also expressed serious concern over the BVN issue and had earlier assured that the BVN anormaly which has been there before his assumption of office will be tackled once and for all.

" Those affected delegates are urged to remain calm as the verification committee has already cleared a minimum of 775 cases who are already receiving payments following an approval by the Interim Administrator.

" It is important to note that the verification committee is working in accordance with the provisions of the regulatory framework put in place by the Central Bank of Nigeria which in collaboration with the Bankers’ Committee, had earlier deployed a centralised Bank  Verification Number (BVN) System in February 2014 as part of an overall strategy of ensuring effectiveness of "Know Your Customer" (KYC) principle to promote safe, reliable and efficient payments system.

" The BVN system is to address increasing incidence of frauds and to enhance public confidence in the banking industry. 

" The process is aimed at using BVN to deter, prevent, detect and mitigate the risks of fraud in the banking industry and every customer is meant to have a personal BVN number linked to his or her bank account giving each customer in the Nigerian banking industry, a unique identifier number," the statement added.

Signed:

Freston Akpor,

SA Media to the Interim Administrator.

Buhari Appoints Okoro, Rector Federal Poly, Orogun In Delta

Buhari Appoints Okoro, Rector Federal Poly, Orogun In Delta

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday appointed Dr. Duke Okoro as the pioneer Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Orogun in Ughelli North LGA of Delta State.

The Federal Polytechnic, Orogun, was initiated by Deputy President of Senate, His Excellency, Ovie Omo-Agege, and passed into law by the National Assembly and subsequently assented by President Buhari, commander in chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The appointment of Okoro as the pioneer Rector of the institution was duly considered and approved by Mr. President, and this has paved the way for smooth kick-off of the Polytechnic, situated in Orogun, home town of Deputy President of Senate, His Excellency, Ovie Omo-Agege.

Okoro, was the Director of International Development, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State.

Okoro bagged a PhD degree in Environmental Analytical Chemistry from the prestigious University of Benin in 2004. A Fellow of the Chemical Society of Nigeria (FCSN); Fellow Nigerian Environmental Society (FNES); Fellow of Institute of Chatered Chemists of Nigeria (FICCON); Fellow Institute of Management Consultant (FIMC).

The newly appointed Rector, is also a Member, Institute of Public Analyst of Nigeria (MIPAN); Member of the Chemical Profession of Alberta, Canada (PChem); Member of Environmental Careers Organization, Canada (EP) amongst others.

He has published lots of articles in national and international indexed journals, and has concluded over 80 technical environmental studies in IOCs and marginal field operators in the oil and gas sector. He is married with children.

Meanwhile, Deltans have reacted positively over the kickoff of the Federal Polytechnic, Orogun and the appointment of Dr. Duke Okoro as Rector by President Buhari.

They also commended the Deputy President of Senate, His Excellency, Ovie Omo-Agege, for attracting the Federal Polytechnic to Delta State.

Court Orders Arrest, Detention of EFCC Boss, Bawa to Prison Over Contempt

Court Orders Arrest, Detention of EFCC Boss, Bawa to Prison Over Contempt 

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, has been committed to prison for allegedly disobeying court order.

The court also directed the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, to effect Bawa’s arrest and remand him in Kuje prison for the next 14 days until he purges himself of the contempt.

Justice R.O. Ayoola of the Kogi State High Court, in his judgement on Monday, granted the application for committal to prison of the EFCC chairman for disobeying a court ruling delivered on November 30, 2022, wherein the EFCC chairman was directed to produce the applicant in the case, Ali Bello.

Ali Bello had dragged Bawa to court for arresting and detaining him illegally, with the court ruling in his favour, only for the EFCC to arraign him for alleged money laundering three days after the ruling.

The EFCC’s applications for setting aside and stay of execution of the ruling were refused for want of merit.

The Court had, in Form 49, Order IX, Rule 13, marked, “HCL/697M/2022” and titled, “Notice to Show Cause Why Order of Committal Should not be Made,” asked the EFCC Chairman to appear before it on January 18, 2022 to explain why he should not be jailed for flouting the order given on December 12, 2022 in a case filed by Ali Bello against the EFCC and Bawa, as the 1st and 2nd respondents, respectively.

The court ordered that the EFCC and Bawa be served the motion of notice together with Form 49 by substituted means.

The court had declared the arrest and detention of the applicant in the face of a subsisting court order made by a court of competent jurisdiction and without a warrant of arrest “or being informed of the offence for which he was arrested” as unlawful, unconstitutional, and in contravention of the personal liberty and dignity of human person guaranteed under Chapter IV of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended).

The court had also ordered the respondents to tender an apology to the applicant in a national newspaper and awarded N10 million compensation for him.

Peter Obi Denied Jesus Three Times, he Cannot be Trusted_ Says Tinubu

Peter Obi Denied Jesus Three Times, he Cannot be Trusted_ Says Tinubu

The presidential candidate of the APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has said that Peter Obi denied Jesus Christ three times, citing references from the Holy Bible.

He said: “Me, I am not afraid of anybody and I don’t worry.

“The man who left here he calls himself Peter Obi.

“We read in the Bible that before cock crows three times, he will deny Jesus Christ.

“He denied [Jesus], so how can he keep a promise to you if he cannot keep promise to God.”, Tinubu urged Nigerians not to waist their votes for Obi because he is not a promise keeper right from the time in the bible.

Late Sunday Feke for Burial On 9th February, at Ayakoromo Community

Late Sunday Feke for Burial On 9th February, at Ayakoromo Community 

Final burial rites for Late Hon. Prince Sunday Krokonghan Feke has been announced by the family.

According to the funeral programme signed by Mr. Paul Numoupeide for the family and Bolounimikemefa Feke, on behalf of the children stated that Service of Songs will hold tomorrow Tuesday February 7, 2023, at his residence, Olorogun Dr. Ebenezer Okorodudu Close, Odibo Layout, Agadaga Estate, Off Jakpa Road, Ekpan – Delta State.

Thursday February 9, 2023 his remains leave Ame Mortuary Warri, through Miller Waterside for his home Town, Ayakoromo in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State for burial.

Interment follows by 11:am at Tamukunu Quarters, Ayakoromo.

Entertainment of guest follows immediately at the same venue.

Feke, a great philanthropist, politician and business tycoon whose sad end occurred on December 30, 2022 at his residence in Warri, Delta State.

Until his death, Feke was a active member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Burutu in particular, and Delta State at large. He is a renowned contractor cum business mogul. 

He will be greatly missed by family, friends, political associates and business partners in the Niger Delta region.

May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace, Amen.

2023: Delta Traditional Chief Priests Protest Against PDP Over Neglect

2023: Delta Traditional Chief Priests Protest Against PDP Over Neglect

...... Vows not to vote PDP in the forthcoming general elections

" Recently, PDP held a  stakeholders meeting at Bomadi. In the meeting you people decided to reach all the community's chairmen, all the pastors from various churches in the LGA and other communities leaders through the ward co-ordinators by taken their numbers in respect of how to win the forth coming election but in the aspect of the difference Chief priests in our LGA, you decide not reach us because we are unbelievers or idol worshipers same time mocking or neglecting us in the meeting. 

" Mind you do you know that Chief priests have the right to vote ? And you should also know that Chief priests have wife's , children's, brother's, sisters, fathers, mothers, uncles, nephews, cousins, mother-in-law, father-in-laws, son-in-laws, brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, friends as many relatives and so on. 

" Based on this fact  the Chief Priests in Bomadi LGA held a meeting and decided that all the Chief Priests and their family's in Bomadi LGA will not vote for PDP for either neglecting or disgracing chief priests

" In the public. We know fully well that some of the candidates and stakeholders are worshiping Idols secretly but they are claiming to be Christians in the public. So it is left for you to decide what to do"....

Signed :

Chief Priest Godwin Orupade, Chairman of all Izon-Ebe Traditional Chief Priests, Delta State.

Good Governance Advocates to hold Awareness Campaign in Ayakoromo Tomorrow

Good Governance Advocates to hold Awareness Campaign in Ayakoromo Tomorrow 

Warri ______ A group of youth under the aegis of Advocate for Good Governance and Credible Candidates Beyond Party Lines in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, is set to embark on awareness campaign tomorrow 4th February, 2023 with the youths of Ayakoromo community.

In a statement released on Friday and signed by the Coordinator of the group, Comrade Ebolo Samuel noted that the all important meeting is taking place at Ayakoromo community Town Hall tomorrow Saturday in order to interact with the youths on the need to identify and vote for credible candidates in the forthcoming general elections rather than voting party lines.

He stated that the youths are the future leaders of any nation, hence they have to prepare to take the bull by the horn by making right decision at the right time so as to enable them contribute meaningfully in building a better egalitarian society for everybody to live happily.

However, Ebolo use this medium to invite the entire youths of Ayakoromo community both home and in diaspora to grace the meeting tomorrow, stressing that they must be part of making right decision in the next political dispensation.

Read below full details of the statement:

3RD FEBRUARY, 2023 

THE STRENGTH OF YOUTH LIES IN THEIR POWER OF MAKING RIGHT DECISION IN THEIR YOUTHFUL ERA.

Our today generation has a duty to be honest, genuinely being of good value to work and service to nation building for the overall benefit and betterment of our Towns, villages and by extension the human society at large. 

As humans we should see ourselves as an agent of change and national development by dedicating our individual skills, strength, creativity and imaginations to the service of humanity in the best possible manner. As young people who can make the difference, we are duty bounds in building a bright future for society based on values ​​and courageous behavior.

It is our belief that successfully developed nations in the world sustained their successes by building a strong youth generation that would introduce new global changes in the future. This means that the future lies in the hands of the youths of this generation. 

Going forward, if the youths of today are inculcated with strong values of social change, the best education, good health and right priorities, then we can say that the future is bright. 

However, if unfortunately, the today youths are not  prepared with the right skills and values to bring about the desired future, there would be a human resources crisis in the nearest future.

The youths themselves are expected to pursue self development in leadership and other areas of human value because the absence of a developed youth would portend a failed future that would not be classified as being better than today. 

If the youths are the foundation of the future, they must be strong and not weak because, strong building always has a strong foundation.

The today youths are pegged to be the bouquet of the society hence, their role is projected to play the most vital role in the development of the society. A nation where the youths are not considered in deciding  her future can only be likened to a doomed state. This is because, the youths are the future of a nation.

It is on the above compelling reasons in line with the political Tides were youth are all over the world clamouring for changes for a better Tommorrow amidst the "hard times" impose on us by powers that be,  we, under the ages of "Advocates for good governance & credible candidates beyond party lines" who are Youths Under Burutu LGA has deem it necessary to interact with our corrosion youth on why this Election should be individual based & not party. 

A Resolution will be taken at the end, a communique of the collective opinions of the thoughts of the entire Youth Present will be communicated as it should. 

May we end this piece with the words of Martin Luther king Jr He He said" Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matters" 

like the above refined words, our strength as youth lies in our conscious effort to make things right in our generation, the time to make things right it's now and we would not shy away from it. the choice is ours to make.

Sign:

Comrd Ebolo Samuel,

Coordinator Advocates for good governance & credible candidates.

Amb. Arerebo Salaco Yerinmene snr 

(Strategic member Advocates for good governance & Credible candidates).

NUJ Upgrades Union's Professional Practice Qualification to First Degree, HND

NUJ Upgrades Union's Professional Practice Qualification to First Degree, HND

 

Kano_____ Apparently to enhance professionalism and attain a greater height for practicing journalists and journalism profession in Nigeria, the entry qualifications for membership of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has been upgraded.

This was part of reviews in the just-concluded Special Delegate Conference of the union held in Kano State under the leadership of Chief Isiguzo Chris, the National President of the union.

Based on the current review constitution of the union, instead of National Diploma (ND), the minimum entry qualifications for journalism practice in Nigeria is now First Degree and Higher National Diploma or its equivalent, according to statement released at the end of the conference in Kano,

“Minimum of First Degree, Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalent in Mass Communications and journalism-related courses is the entry qualification for the practice of journalism in Nigeria and with a working experience of not less than 12 months in a recognized media establishment.

“Membership of the union shall equally be accorded to a graduate of any other discipline with cognate experience in the practice of journalism in a recognized media organization, 10 years before 2023, with Diploma in Journalism from a recognized educational institution.

“Conference in session delisted and dissolved the National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Local Government Information Chapels across the country,” it stated.

On the social or new media, popularly known as Online Media, the conference approved the membership of journalists working under online media organisations that are registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), and recognised by the National Secretariat of the NUJ.

Conference, however, stated that publishers of online platform would not be members of the union. “This, therefore, means a publisher of an online platform cannot be a member of the union.”

The Conference approved the development of a website for the union to adequately capture the bio data of members on regular basis, for easy identification of accredited practicing journalists in Nigeria.

It therefore directed State Councils to ensure full compliance with the provisions of the approved amendments to the NUJ Constitution, with immediate effect, among other important provisions in the reviews.

DSS Intercepts Syndicates, Bank Officials Selling New Naira Notes

DSS Intercepts Syndicates, Bank Officials Selling New Naira Notes

The Department of State Services (DSS) has intercepted some members of organized syndicates involved in the sale of the newly redesigned naira notes.

The DSS spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, made the announcement on Monday.

According to Afunanya, the DSS discovered that some commercial bank officials were aiding economic malfeasance during its operations in various parts of the country.

“Consequently, the Service warns the currency racketeers to desist from this ignoble act. Appropriate regulatory authorities are, in this same vein, urged to step up monitoring and supervisory activities to address emerging trends expeditiously.

“It should be noted that the Service has ordered its Commands and Formations to further ensure that all persons and groups engaged in the illegal sale of the notes are identified.

“Therefore, anyone with useful information relating to this is encouraged to pass the same to the relevant authorities”, Afunanya said.

Book Launch: The Strength of African Woman Sets for Launch on 12 Feb, in Yenagoa

Book Launch: The Strength of African Woman Sets for Launch on 12 Feb, in Yenagoa 

....... As Tari-ere Ebizimor Abalaru invite friends, well wishers, general public to grace the occasion 

Oyinbi Onduku 

Yenagoa ___ Preparation is on top gear as dignitaries from all walks of life across the Niger Delta region set to storm Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State Capital on the 12th February, 2023 to grace  the most anticipated launching of the book titled: ' The Strength Of An African Woman ', written by the daughter of the late lzon number one owigiri music King, Mrs. Tari-ere Ebizimor Abalaru.

In a statement released on Monday in Yenagoa and signed by the Author of the book, Mrs. Tari-ere noted that the book launch is taking place on Sunday 12th February, 2023 alongside the celebration of her Birthday/Thanksgiving of the successful delivery of her Triplet babies at Lady Diana Event Center, Osiri Road, Yenagoa Bayelsa State starting by 2:30pm.

The occasion is billed under the distinguished chairmanship of Hon. Chief. Dr. Fred Agbedi, member representing Ekeremor/Sagbama Federal Constituency.

While His Excellency, Sen. Douye Diri, the Executive Miracle Governor of Bayelsa State would be the Special Guest of honour.

Other expected distinguished Guests of honour include; His Excellency, Sen. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Barr. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, Deputy Governor of Delta State, Dr. Mrs. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, Deputy Governor of Rivers State, High Chief. Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, Dr. Patrick Akpobolokaemi, Maj. Gen. Barry Ndiomu (Rtd), lnterim Administrator PAP, Prof. Steve Azaiki, Rt. Hon. Abraham lngobere, Speaker Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Chief. Barrister S. Smooth, Chief. Boro Opudu etc.

Royal Fathers of the Day:

HRM. King Bubaraye Dakolo, Chairman Bayelsa State Traditional Rulers Council, 

HRM. King Justice Francis F. Tabai,

HRM. Elder Capt. King Joseph Timiyan, Chairman ljaw Traditional Rulers Council Forum, Delta State, HRM. King Frank Ezekiah Koko, HRH. Dr Famous S. Eseduwo, the lzon music King, Numupere ll, King Pereama Freetown (JP).

Father of the Day: 

Prof. Benjamin Okaba, President Ijaw National Congress (INC).

Mother of the Day:

Triple Chief. Vero Tamgbewei Emmanuel respectively.

The statement further added that Music to be supplied by JKing Alfred Izonebi.

Come one, Come All.

Yemi Alade Reacts To Rumoured Pregnancy For Togolese President

Yemi Alade Reacts To Rumoured Pregnancy For Togolese President 

Yemi Alade has finally responded to rumours that she is pregnant for Togo’s president, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé Eyadéma. A controversial blogger recently claimed that the singer was allegedly expecting a child with the former Minister of Equipment, Mines, Posts, and Telecommunications. 

In addition, the blogger claimed that Yemi Alade has been in a close relationship with the 56-year-old politician since 2017, and that he planned to marry the singer as his sixth wife.

The 33-year-old ‘African Baddie’ singer responded to the rumours by tweeting laughing and pregnant emojis. 

In subsequent tweets, the singer lamented the peak of insanity that plagued individuals in January.

“The sentiment is different in January. If you dislike your job, you should act small around customers. This January, individuals are truly Ment.”

Thunder Strikes PDP in Burutu as Azigbeotu Exits Party for APC

Thunder Strikes PDP in Burutu as Azigbeotu Exits Party for APC

Warri _____ Dissatisfied with the lack of unity and purpose that currently bedevil the party at the ward and Local Government levels, Hon. Enoch Azigbeotu writes to announce the withdrawal of his membership from the People’s Democratic Party in a letter which is attached here.

Enoch's resignation has thrown the PDP in his Seimbiri ward 4 and the Burutu Local Government Area into confusion and disarray. Enoch who has acted variously as a strategist and a campaign spokesman for the current chairman of Burutu LG Council, Rt. Hon. Godknows Angele, hinges part of his decision to resign from the party on what he describes as “the lack of inclusiveness in the system and the new practice of discrimination after the election season”. 

He regrets that after deploying energy, sweat and resources to assist the various office holders of the ward and LGA including Hon. Asupa Forteta, the member representing Burutu State Constituency 1 and his Burutu 11 counterpart, Hon. Pullah Ekpotuayerin in their respective elections, the party has only paid him back with ingratitude and derision.

Enoch Azigbeotu is an ally of Hon. Tam Brisibe and has acted as  Special Assistant (SA) to Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa when Hon. Tam Brisibe was the Chief of Staff to the Government of Delta State. He is a veteran in grassroots mobilisation and has led support networks at various times in all wards and units in Burutu LGA and beyond. Before the recent PDP governorship primary elections, Enoch worked meritoriously as the Burutu Federal Constituency/LGA Coordinator for the Olorogun David Edevbie Campaign Organisation. He also was the Burutu LGA Coordinator in the Delta Ijaw Frontline Volunteers for Edevbie, the foremost Ijaw support group for Olorogun David Edevbie during the primaries. Beyond this, he played actively as the  Burutu Local Government Coordinator of the Delta Unity Group (DUG).

Enoch Azigbeotu has been received warmly into the Delta State Chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC), his new political family. He is now the Deputy Convener of the formidable Ijaw support group, Delta Ijaw Volunteers (D.I.F) for Omo-Agege. 

Azigbeotu’s departure is one of the many defections that are likely to diminish the fortunes and chances of the PDP in the forthcoming general elections in the Burutu Local Government Area.

Ijaw Comrade Community Condemn Herdsmen killing of two ljaws in Patani

Ijaw Comrade Community Condemn Herdsmen killing of two ljaws in Patani 

By Jasmine Yerin 

Umbrella body covering all Human Rights Activists of the Ijaws in Delta State operating under the auspices of Delta Ijaw Comrade Community (DICC) on Wednesday described the killing of two Ijaw Indigenes in Toru-Angiama community, Patani Local Government Area of Delta state on Monday by suspected Fulani Herdsmen as evil and unacceptable. 

The highly revered group made the statement yesterday in Warri via a statement personally signed by the President General of the Delta Ijaw Comrade Community (DICC), Amb. Binebai Yerin Princewill, a copy of which was sent to The Liberator Newspapers Worldwide. 

However, DICC while condemning the act had called on security agencies to swing into action by fishing out the killers, stressing that the Delta Ijaw Comrade Community is keenly watching and following up activities. 

Nevertheless, Amb. Binebai Yerin Princewill noted that if the Government and its security agencies cannot curtail the excesses of Fulani Herdsmen in Nigeria and the Ijaw areas in Delta State, he asserted that nobody should blame anybody when the people rise to defend themselves as no one has the monopoly of taking another person's life. 

In his words "Nigeria is gradually becoming a banana Republic where human lives are regarded as less important than even cows and other animals. 

"At this point, our people needs to be alert. "

Meanwhile, DICC had mourned with the families of the victims, describing the event as sad and a monumental loss to the immediate family, Toru-Angiama community, Patani Local Government and to the entire Ijaws in Delta State. 

Obrumu Urges FG to recruit Ex-Agitators into Police, Teachers, others Before Termination

Obrumu Urges FG to recruit Ex-Agitators into Police, Teachers, others Before Termination

Francis Tayor

Warri ______ Candidate of the Young Progressive Party, YPP in the forthcoming 2023 general elections for Bomadi Constituency in Delta State House Assembly, Hon. Comr. Tam Oburumu has advised President Muhammadu Buhari led federal government of Nigeria to as a matter of public importance convert and recruit the genuine beneficiaries of the Amnesty Program for the Niger Delta Ex-Agitators into the Nigeria Police Force, Civil Defence, Teaching Profession and other relevant agencies before planning to terminate the program.

Comrade Tam stated this on Monday at Bomadi during ward to ward campaign, noted that government cannot continue paying monthly Sixty five thousand naira (N65, 000) stipend to ghost workers who sit at home idle until month end without doing anything.

Oburumu is of the opinion that if those Ex-Agitators are engaged meaningfully as he suggested, it is then the government can think of stopping the program or else there shall be no peace in the country, especially the Niger Delta region.

He however, called on our elected legislators in the National Assembly to proceed on promulgating a law to that effect, stressing that Nigeria Police Force needs more manpower in the fight against crime and these young men who just sit at home idle and earn 65k monthly in the name of amnesty can be automatically converted into such responsibility.

In his words, he said:

About the Amnesty Program.

" In my onion, the Federal Government should compulsorily convert  beneficiaries of the amnesty program for the Niger -Delta militants into the police force , Civil Defence and Teaching Profession.

Instead of planning to halt the program or to continue paying the monthly 65k stipend, the Nigerian government should convert the beneficiaries of the program who have the required qualifications into the police force , Civil Defence Corps and teaching profession.

Government cannot  continue be in this wild goose chase just to keep oil flowing from the region.

" We have beneficiaries who command the educational prerequisite to become secondary school teachers . Instead of sitting idle at home and waiting for the monthly amnesty stipend that ends up in beer pubs and brothels, government should engage them with civic or public responsibilities.

They should be given jobs that have promotional cadres and retirement benefits and other incentives.

" I urge our legislators at the National Assembly to look into this and proceed on promulgating a law to that effect.

The Nigeria Police Force  needs more personnel in the fight against crime and these young men who just sit down at home idle and earn 65k monthly in the name of amnesty can be automatically converted into such responsibility .

Just like the police force, the teaching profession needs more hands . We have amnesty beneficiaries who through the program have become graduates in various fields.

" They should be converted to primary or  secondary school teachers in their respective LGAs or  states that will earn them promotions and retirement benefits.

Government should stop the monthly payment of 65k for the amnesty program which has succeeded in  making our young people lazy and unnecessarily wasteful and key into this my  suggestion.

" This should be done after a transparent screening exercise to know the accurate present number of  beneficiaries in the program in other to  flush out falsification and  multiplication of ghost names," the statement added.

#NeverGiveUpSpirit 

#makingitright