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Otuaro was Present as 98 Amnesty Delegates Graduate in Marine Engineering
By Divine Perezide
Warri — The Presidential Amnesty Programme has successfully trained 98 delegates in a refresher bootcamp on marine engineering at the Joemarine Institute of Nautical Studies and Research, located in Otomewo Community, Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State.
The graduation ceremony, held on Tuesday, was attended by prominent figures, including Hon. Amafini Akemotubo, representing the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dennis Emomotimi Guwor; His Royal Majesty Pere Luke Kalanama VIII, the Pere of Akugbene Mein Kingdom; His Royal Majesty, the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom; Capt. Warredi Enisuoh, CEO/MD of South Side International Resources; Amb. Princewill Binebai, the National Spokesman of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC); and Pastor Anthony Burutu, among other key stakeholders from the Niger Delta region.
Addressing the graduates, Dr. Dennis Burutu Otuaro, the administrator of the Amnesty Programme, commended the participants for their exceptional performance and discipline during the training. He emphasized that the program is designed to develop manpower and human resources in the Niger Delta, urging the beneficiaries to seize the opportunity to build a brighter future.
Dr. Otuaro described the graduates as peace ambassadors of the Niger Delta and highlighted their significant role in the program’s achievements for 2024. He also announced plans to focus on vocational training for women in the Niger Delta, with a shift towards scholarships for formal education, including degree, master’s, and PhD programs, beginning in 2025.
He encouraged the graduates to represent the Niger Delta and Nigeria positively, stressing the global importance of their contributions to solving challenges in the maritime sector.
The Managing Director of Joemarine Institute, Engr. Kenneth Akpoebi Epidei, expressed gratitude to the Amnesty Programme for trusting the institute to handle the refresher training. He noted the success of the program and congratulated the graduating delegates.
In his closing remarks, HRM Pere Luke Kalanama VIII, Chairman of the Institute’s Governing Council, praised Dr. Otuaro’s commitment to continuity in the Amnesty Programme. He urged the graduates to make the most of the skills they had acquired and thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Dr. Otuaro, ensuring the program stays true to its original objectives.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of certificates to the graduates by Dr. Otuaro, followed by a vote of confidence delivered by one of the delegates, Mr. Ebi Jackson, who commended Dr. Otuaro’s leadership in reviving the program and restoring it to the Niger Delta’s communities.
IduwiniVoice Social
The Indorowei family of Liomoni Quarters, Okunwei family of Ewodeware Quarters, Donye of Azina-ware Quarters, all of Ofougbene Community, Iduwini Kingdom, Burutu LGA announce the burial ceremony of their illustrious son and father, Late Capt. Edward Olayerinmene Forcados, who passed at the age of 84.
Service of Songs:
4pm, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at his residence, Efosa Street, Off Jakpa Road, Effurun
Funeral Rites:
10am, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, body leaves Ame Specialist Hospital Mortuary for his hometown, Ofougbene via MillarJetty, for funeral rites and Interment.
An All-night Social Wake-keeping follows from 7pm till dawn.
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By: Daire Perez
As the third phase national chairman of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), I, General Godstime Ogidigba, would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to the PAP administrator, Dr. Dennis Otuaro. The launch of the second phase of laptop distribution to amnesty scholarship beneficiaries is a testament to his dedication to enhancing the learning and research capabilities of our students. I am proud of the strides his administration has taken to prioritize the welfare of our students, marking a significant shift in the narrative of the PAP program.
Under Dr. Otuaro’s leadership, the PAP has witnessed a positive transformation. For the first time in almost a decade, we are seeing tangible results that reflect the program’s true potential. His commitment to the welfare of our students is commendable, and I am confident that his administration will continue to yield positive outcomes.
As the third phase national chairman, I am delighted to give Dr. Otuaro my full support and backing. His leadership style, which prioritizes listening to the people and addressing their needs, is a breath of fresh air. I believe he is the right person to take the PAP program to greater heights, and I look forward to seeing more positive developments under his administration.
Dr. Otuaro’s efforts have brought the PAP program into the limelight, and for that, I am eternally grateful. His dedication to improving the lives of our students is a testament to his character, and I have no doubt that he will continue to make a lasting impact. I wish him all the best in his endeavors and assure him of my unwavering support.
In conclusion, I would like to reiterate my appreciation to Dr. Dennis Otuaro for his outstanding leadership and commitment to the PAP program. I am confident that under his guidance, the program will continue to thrive and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. Thank you, Dr. Dennis Otuaro, and may God bless you for your service.
IduwiniVoice
Commrade Solomon Gbegha, former chairman of Odimodi Community, has extended warm felicitations to His Royal Majesty, Elder (Capt.) King Joseph Timiyan (JP), Torububou 1, Agbonu, the revered king of Ogulagha kingdom, on the occasion of his 20th Coronation Anniversary.
In his goodwill message, Comrade Gbegha congratulated the monarch for his peaceful leadership, wisdom, and commitment to the unity and progress of the Ogulagha kingdom and the Niger Delta region of large.
He further wished the royal father a long, peaceful, and prosperous reign, praying that God continue to grant him wisdom, strength, and good health to leader his people to greater heights.