PAP Phase 2 Stakeholders Engagement: Dennis Otuaro Reinvigorates Amnesty Programme, Inject Fresh Ideas
By Ezekiel Kagbala
As a way of injecting fresh ideas to rejig the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), to align with the vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the PAP Administrator, High Chief (Dr.) Dennis Otuaro has emphasized the need for unity and collaboration aimed at deepening the impact of the Amnesty Programme which has been instrumental in fostering peace and development in the Niger Delta region.
Otuaro asserted Warri, Delta State on Saturday, the second day of the five-day Stakeholders Engagement meeting, he is holding with critical stakeholders and coordinators drawn from all States of the region.
The engagement was part of modalities put in place by Otuaro to implement the Amnesty Programme effectively and sustain peace, security and development in the Niger Delta.
Addressing the gathering, Otuaro stressed the importance of inclusive development explaining that "foreign scholarships and skill acquisition, extensive training programmes and empowerment for those who have already undergone training will contribute greatly to human capital development".
He highlighted the need to correct irregularities within the current system to ensure that the benefits of the program are evenly distributed and accessible to all eligible participants.
According to him, "If we can sustain this peace and generate great ideas, I am confident that we can present a compelling case to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu".
He expressed assurance that President Tinubu is committed to the development of the Niger Delta, and he believes that with the President's support, the Amnesty Program can reach new heights.
While canvassing for unity among stakeholders, Otuaro urged them to avoid divisive actions and to communicate any genuine concerns directly to him.
He announced plans to engage with critical stakeholders who are not currently beneficiaries of the Amnesty Program, aiming to include them in the development process through initiatives similar to the PACOSOL framework.
The engagement meeting, which has brought together various stakeholders of Phase 2, is part of a broader consultation Programme designed to refine and expand the Amnesty Programme.
Otuaro harped on working together and using available resources to achieve sustainable development and lasting peace in the Niger Delta.
