The High Chief Dr Dennis Otuaro-led Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) has sent an additional batch of 15 foreign scholarship beneficiaries for post-graduate studies in the United Kingdom, a decision the PAP Boss said is hinged on the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu whom he praised for demonstrating interest in deepening the peace and development of the Niger Delta region.

In a statement signed by the Special Assistant on Media to the Administrator, PAP, Mr Igoniko Oduma, on Thursday, May 14, 2026, it was revealed that the scholars, each presented with a laptop to enhance their academic studies, will undertake master's degree programmes in biomedical science, oil and gas engineering, data science, cyber security, software engineering, automotive engineering, communication culture and media, among others.

Dr. Otuaro, while in a departure briefing to beneficiaries at the agency's headquarters in Abuja, the first leg of May 2026 deployments, stated that many of the beneficiaries merited the scholarship because they made a first-class grade in their first degree programmes.

According to the PAP helmsman, the programme is building a better future for the Niger Delta as the scholarship beneficiaries will play critical roles in the advancement of the region's development, sustainable peace and stability.

He therefore urged the beneficiaries to always remember that they were sent for studies, and should be good ambassadors of Nigeria and the Niger Delta while in the UK.

He also attributed the huge number of onshore and offshore scholarship deployments, and the successes recorded by the PAP, to the strong backing of President Bola Tinubu as well as the efficient supervision by the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu.

He said, "All the scholarship deployments and the monumental successes we have achieved are as a result of the strong support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the efficient supervision by the Office of the National Security Adviser.

"Be good ambassadors of Nigeria while in the United Kingdom, and don't disappoint Nigeria and the Niger Delta. Do your best and return home after your studies to join hands in advancing peace and development in our communities.

"That is why we are making this effort; we are preparing you for tomorrow, so that you will be part of the process of our development and sustainable peace and stability in the Niger Delta. We are building a civilized, polite, educated and patriotic generation. Use this opportunity very well.

"I am unapologetic about the large number of scholarships that we are giving to young Niger Deltans for studies within and outside the country. I believe that we are doing the best for tomorrow and there is no regret about it," Dr. Otuaro added.

Earlier, in a presentation, the Head of Education, PAP, Dr. Charles Ariye, had shared essential tips with the beneficiaries to help guide them in their academic journey in the UK.

Speaking on behalf of the batch, Ikiere Victor, who is deployed for a master's degree in mechanical engineering at Coventry University, expressed appreciation to the Federal Government, President Tinubu and the PAP Administrator for the opportunity given to them, pledging that they would be good ambassadors of the nation. 

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