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Tinubu Commends PAP’s Scholarship Drive, Stakeholder Engagement – Otuaro
IduwiniVoice
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed satisfaction with the performance of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), particularly its expanded scholarship scheme, stakeholder engagement, and peacebuilding initiatives in the Niger Delta, according to the Programme’s Administrator, Dr Dennis Otuaro.
Otuaro disclosed this on Monday in Abuja during the opening of the fourth batch of a two-day Leadership, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation Training for PAP Stakeholders, organised in partnership with the Alumni Association of the National Defence College (AANDEC) at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre.
The training follows similar workshops conducted for three earlier batches of stakeholders in July and August 2025, aimed at strengthening grassroots leadership and sustaining peace across the region.
The PAP Administrator said President Tinubu remains strongly committed to the programme because of his desire to see lasting peace, stability and development in the Niger Delta. He described stakeholders as critical partners in the peace process, noting that they also serve as peace ambassadors of the President within their communities.
Otuaro revealed that, as part of efforts to invest in the region’s future, the Programme has deployed 4,500 students to universities across Nigeria for the 2025-2026 academic session under its scholarship scheme.
He also commended the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, for providing strategic support that has strengthened the Programme’s initiatives.
While cautioning stakeholders against misinformation and political manipulation, Otuaro urged them to remain united and to support the President’s development agenda for the Niger Delta.
He encouraged participants to fully engage in the training and apply the knowledge gained to promote peace and development in their respective communities.
The PAP boss further appreciated the management of the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, AANDEC leadership, and resource persons for their collaboration in advancing peacebuilding efforts in the region.
By: Divine Perezide
A national good governance advocate and media executive, Prince Dr. Peretengboro Klintin Bibaikefie, has criticized the House of Representatives’ Public Accounts Committee (PAC) over its 72-hour ultimatum to the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr. Dennis Brutu Otuaro, describing the threat of arrest as unjustified and potentially destabilizing.
Bibaikefie, who is the Editor-in-Chief and Chief Executive Officer of IduwiniVoice News Media, argued that the issues raised by the committee relate to a period before Dr. Otuaro assumed office in 2024. He cautioned lawmakers to exercise restraint in applying legislative oversight to the Amnesty Programme, noting that PAP is a sensitive security-driven initiative domiciled within the national security architecture and linked to the Office of the National Security Adviser.
He dismissed allegations circulated on social media by a blogger, Mr. Jude Gbaboyor, accusing Dr. Otuaro of serious crimes, describing the claims as unfounded, malicious, and lacking corroboration from credible media outlets. According to him, the public should disregard what he termed a lone, unverified narrative.
The media executive further warned against what he described as a politically motivated probe, stressing that the alleged financial issues date back to 2021-years before the current administrator’s tenure. He highlighted Dr. Otuaro’s achievements, including expanding educational opportunities for PAP beneficiaries at home and abroad and sustaining engagement with stakeholders to preserve peace in the Niger Delta.
Bibaikefie cautioned that threats against the PAP leadership could erode trust in the region and risk reopening old wounds, at a time when the nation faces serious security challenges elsewhere. He urged the House Committee to act with caution to avoid actions that could undermine regional stability and national economic interests.