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A New Dawn as Amnesty Administrator Engages Phase 1 Delegates Today in Warri
Huge Success as Amnesty Administrator Engages Phase 1 Delegates Today in Warri
By Divine Perezide,
Chief (Dr.) Dennis Burutu Otuaro (Ph.D), the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Affairs and Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), held meaningful discussions with Phase-1 Leaders of the Programme in Warri today. The meeting, which had in attendance notable figures in the Niger Delta Agitation like Chief Boro Opudu, Chairman of Delta Waterways and Land Security, Chief Komienyefa Udubor, CEO of KFC, High Chief Binidodogha, (Egbema-1), Chief Pastor Rubenson Wilson, amongst others dwelled on deep dialogue and synergy between the office and delegates.
One-by-one, critical Stakeholders shared their thoughts concerning the programme.
While the Head of Stakeholders Engagement, Peace-building and Conflict Management, Comrade Marbo Adama Ugomugo commended all delegates for turning up, adding that there’s need for all to support Otuaro’s leadership given his passionate approach towards a better programme; Dr. Otuaro, in his remarks, expressed gratitude for the impressive turnout even at the extremely short notice. He emphasized that the time has come for the government through his office to run a Programme armed with the yearnings and aspirations of critical Stakeholders such as the Camp Leaders and their delegates. While sharing his understanding of the hardships of various dimensions faced by delegates and their families during the struggle, some of whom are no longer alive to reap the fruits of their labour, he assured that President Tinubu is committed to carry everyone along, including those who were not agitators at the time of proclamation of the Amnesty 15 years ago. This is the only way to forestall impending rise of another round of argitations, he insisted.
A score card of the programme since inception was shared with various departments informing of the milestones achieved with credible facts and figures in such areas as education, training, and empowerment.
However, emphasis was made on the need to continually meet, plan, strategize, and dialogue with critical Stakeholders; hence this meeting.
“I have received series of complaints, genuine ones, since assuming jurisdiction. Such issues around beneficiary name manipulation, slots racketeering, and delays in training and empowerment funds, and we are poised to resolving all of them.” Otuaro assured.
Chief Otuaro encouraged beneficiaries to start aiming beyond the N65,000 stipend and begin to harness this programme in the areas of quality skill acquisition and self establishment that will make them employable globally and/or become employers of labour themselves, promising to create more educational, vocational opportunities, and empowerment opportunities.
“This is the beginning of many more engagement sessions as I believe we can improve the quality and gains of this programme by constantly sharing our concerns and charting the way forward” Otuaro said as he thanked participants for embracing the dialogue.
High point of the event was the call for a Vote of Confidence to be passed on Chief (Dr.) Dennis Otuaro (PhD.) by Chief Boro Opudu.
This call was quickly heeded by Prince Emeka O. Igwe, First Phase Coordinator, Imo State, who Moved the motion for a Vote of Confidence on the Chief (Dr.) Dennis Otuaro Presidential Amnesty Board. The ensuring voice vote favoured the affirmative after Chief Pastor Rubenson Wilson, the immediate past Chairman of the First-1 Camp Leaders Forum Seconded the Motion.
IduwiniVoice will be live on ground to bring you further unfolding as the 5 day programme continues tomorrow.
HIGH CHIEF SUNNY GBEGHA JP CELEBRATES DAUGHTER’S ACADEMIC MILESTONES
By: Daire Perez
Okija, Anambra State – Father and community leader, High Chief Sunny Gbegha JP, the Egbakarewei of Iduwini Kingdom, Delta State, has expressed immense joy and gratitude to God as his daughter, Miss Gbegha Tamarauikiye Favour, successfully completed notable academic milestones at Madonna University, Okija.
Miss Favour graduated with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Degree in Banking and Finance, earning an impressive Second-Class Upper (2.1) classification. Going a step further in her academic pursuit, she has also obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) Degree in Banking and Finance from the same institution.
This has received warm reactions from family and friends with many congratulating the young lad. I a message filled with joy, High Chief Gbegha described his daughter’s achievements as a testament to hard work, discipline, and divine grace. He noted that her academic excellence brings honour not only to their family but also to the wider community.
Community members, friends, and well-wishers have continued to congratulate Miss Favour for her outstanding accomplishments, celebrating her as an inspiration to young scholars across the region.
IduwiniVoice joins in this congratulations to our shining young lady.
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By: Divine Perezide
Former leader of Burutu Legislative House, Rt. Hon. Joseph Alubeze, has expressed heartfelt birthday felicitations to the his former boss and leader, Rt. Hon. Julius Gbabozor Pondi, Member Representing Burutu Federal Constituency and the Chairman, House Committee on the South-South Development Commission.
In his congratulatory message, Alubeze described Pondi as an astute leader whose antecedent smarcks of nothing but people-oriented service and dedication that continue to inspire many within and beyond the Constituency.
“Happy Blessed Birthday to you, my Dear Leader, Rt. Hon. Julius Pondi – Member Representing Burutu Federal Constituency and Chairman, South-South Development Commission,” he started.
He prayed for renewed wisdom, strength, and greater achievement for the federal lawmaker as he marks a new year. “May this new year of yours be filled with wisdom, strength, and greater accomplishments as you continue to serve with dedication and grace,” he added.
Hon. Alubeze, a former leader of Burutu House wished his principal Pondi, whose was his predecessor, many more fruitful years in good health, acknowledging his commitment to the advancement of the South-South region and the nation at large, closing his message with a heartfelt best wishes to the celebrant on his special day.
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Good News: Presidential Amnesty Office Commences Second Phase of Laptop Distribution to Scholarship Delegates
By: Divine Perezide
Abuja – The Otuaro-led Presidential Amnesty Office, popularly known as PAP, has commenced the second phase of laptop distribution to its scholarship beneficiaries across Nigerian Universities for the 2024/2025 academic year.
According to a statement signed by Mr. Igoniko Oduma, Special Assistant on Media to the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, the initiative is part of efforts to enhance learning and research amongst students under the programme.
The exercise, which began following the directive of the Administrator, Chief (Dr.) Dennis Otuaro, makes a continuation of the first phase carried out between April and May 2025, during which over 663 final-year scholarship beneficiaries received laptops.
Dr Otuaro explained that the decision to promoting academic excellence and research productivity. He noted that the gesture also fulfills a promise he made to students during his tour of partner Universities in 2024.
“The laptops are intended to aid the beneficiaries in their studies and research activities” Otuaro state, urging the students to use the devices responsibility and to justify the Federal Governmtent’s modest investment in their education.
He also advised the beneficiaries to remain focus on their academic pursuit and avoid behaviours that could undermine their future prospects.
Reaffirming his administration’s objectives, Dr. Otuaro said the PAP will continue to achieve academic succes, contributing to the socio-economic advancement of the Niger Delta region.
He expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his consistent support for the programme, describing it as a demonstration of commitment to bridging the human capital development gaping the region.
Dr. Otuaro further urged the youths and people of the region to reciprocate the President’s gesture by supporting his administration’s policies and programmes.
He reaffirmed the PAP’s dedication to consolidating on its achievements in alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu administration.
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