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Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Opens 2025/2026 Onshore Scholarship Applications
By Favour Bibaikefie,
The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) has officially commenced the application process for its
2025/2026 Onshore Scholarship Awards, aimed at empowering beneficiaries through access to quality education in Nigerian tertiary institutions.
According to an official statement from the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), the Scholarship is open to both undergraduate and postgraduate applicants. The application window runs from Friday, July 11th to Friday, August 8th, 2025.
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants must be verified beneficiaries of the Amnesty Programme-either ex-agitators or individuals from communities directly impacted by the Niger Delta crisis. Only candidates from the nine states of the Niger Delta are eligible: Ondo, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Imo, Abia, Akwa Ibom, and Cross Rivers States.
Undergraduate Applicants Must:
a. Have taken the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)
b. Be admitted into a 100-level programme for the 2025/2026 session
c. Possess a valid UTME score (usually around minimum of 200 or as may be specified)
d. Present complete O’level results; awaiting WAEC/NECO results are not acceptable.
Postgraduate Applicants Must:
a. Be newly admitted for the 2025/2026 academic year
b. Have completed an undergraduate degree with a minimum CGPA (e.g., 2.5 on a 5.0 scale or 2.0 on a 4.0 scale)
c. Have a clean record with the PAP and no history of misconduct
d. Be prepared to sit for an aptitude test or attend an interview, if required.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful candidates will receive comprehensive financial support covering tuition, accommodation, monthly stipends (In-Training-Allowance), and book allowances.
The initiative underscores PAP’s continued commitment to human capital development and sustainable peacebuilding in the Niger Delta through educational empowerment.
Visit the official scholarship application portal:
https://scholarship.osapnd.gov.ng
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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