By Cletus Opukeme, Warri
Special Adviser to the President of the Niger Delta and Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme High Chief Dennis Otuaro has given a breakdown of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu amnesty programme Niger Delta traditional rulers in Warri, Delta State.
The meeting gave an over-view of the new reform policies and success stories of the presidential amnesty programme under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the monarchs which also to expressed gratitude for their support of Mr. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
Otuaro emphasized the importance of briefing the traditional rulers, whom he described as key stakeholders, on the reforms introduced by the current administration.
He extended President Tinubu and the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu acknowledgement of the role of the traditional rulers.
The meeting was part of a broader Niger Delta stakeholders’ engagement, which included traditional rulers, opinion leaders, women’s groups, youth organizations, community leaders, elders, and camp leaders. Otuaro stated that the purpose was to ensure the continuation of peace in the region.
He urged the monarchs to continue to support the administration.
Otuaro mentioned aspects of the amnesty program, including educational scholarships, vocational training, and grant/loan opportunities.
He reiterated that the involvement of traditional rulers and other interest groups is crucial to the program’s success. The government is working to expand the program beyond the current 30,000 delegates to include more people, especially traditional rulers, women’s groups, elders, and youth organizations as beneficiaries.
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