Give us opportunities to learn, grow, N'Delta Ex-Agitators urge PAP

By Ezekiel Kagbala 

Leaders of the various ex-agitator camps from the Niger Delta region have appealed to the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr. Dennis Otuaro, to give them "opportunity to learn and grow". 

"We are not asking for handouts; we are seeking an opportunity to learn and grow. Many of us have valuable experiences that can be harnessed for the greater good of our communities", the Ex- Agitators stated in their letter of appeal despatched to the PAP Administrator on Wednesday.

The letter which was jointly signed by the Ex-Agitators leaders namely self-styled General John Musa (Chairman 0703 470 9561), Ebiye Godbless (Secretary), Samson Okou and Jeremiah Oweilala, copies of which were sighted by journalists in Warri, Delta State, noted that despite numerous appeals and written requests to the PAP Administrator, they were yet to receive any response. 

In their renewed agitation for inclusion in the leadership training programmes under the Presidential Amnesty Programme, the Ex-Agitators stated that "it is time for the PAP to recognize our potential and include us in these vital programmes".

At a press conference held in Warri, the Ex-Agitators, who played significant roles during the Third Phase of the PAP, expressed their concerns lamenting that their voices had not been heard.

"Our voices have not been heard, and we hope that Dr. Otuaro will finally reach out to us", their leader, 'General' Musa told journalists.

He spoke further, "We have made several attempts to engage with the PAP and have consistently sought inclusion in the leadership training programnes. Our voices have not been heard, and we hope that Dr. Otuaro will finally reach out to us. (John Musa 0703 470 9561

"We are not asking for handouts; we are seeking an opportunity to learn and grow. Many of us have valuable experiences that can be harnessed for the greater good of our communities. It is time for the PAP to recognize our potential and include us in these vital programs."

The Ex-agitator leaders and their camps includes, Jeremiah Oweilala of Amabulobou camp Bayelsa State, Omotete Zechariah of Ogbogbene camp Bilabiri Bayelsa, Fun Benson of Eremotie camp Bilabiri Bayelsa, Kingsley Silo of C-lion camp Delta, Master John Musa of Osumagba camp Delta, Joseph Okubopade of One-way camp Delta, Samson Okou of Ezegbetu camp Delta, Aeroplane Edirin of  Emegbigidi camp Delta State Victor Fewawreseimone Amadino of Boruku camp Delta, Amos Okosuwei of Brakuro camp, Delta.

The PAP was established to facilitate the disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration of former militants, but the ongoing challenges in the region highlight the need for inclusive approaches to leadership and development.

The ex-agitators are hopeful that their voices will finally be acknowledged, paving the way for a more inclusive and peaceful Niger Delta.