The Administrator, of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP, High Chief Dr Dennis Otuaro, has announced the setting up of a Rehabilitation Unit, the first of its kind he described as "a vital component" that "will help cater to related aspects of the programme's mandate."

Otuaro made the disclosure at a three-day strategic training on Leadership, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation, organised by the PAP in collaboration with the Nigerian Army Resource Centre for some stakeholders of the PAP in Abuja on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

In a statement signed by Mr Igoniko Oduma, Special Assistant on Media to the Administrator, PAP, Otuaro expressed his gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the development

"I am most grateful to President Tinubu for his massive support to the PAP, particularly his gracious approval of my recent proposal to set up a Rehabilitation Unit in the programme, a vital component which was not in place before now. This will help cater to related aspects of the programme's mandate," Otuaro assured.

Otuaro also extended his profound appreciation to the Office of the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, "for his encouragement and flawless supervision of the programme, which have led to the success stories recorded by the programme under my leadership."

The PAP Boss stressed the need for the people of the Niger Delta to consolidate on the region's peace process and stability so that socio-economic growth and development could thrive in the communities as encapsulated in the president's Renewed Hope Agenda.

He assured them that Tinubu would not fail in his firm commitment and dedication to the peace, stability, and development of the region and indeed Nigeria, noting that by his actions, after his election as President, Tinubu has shown that he is one leader who cannot deceive the people of the Niger Delta for political gains. 

"I urge all stakeholders and the people of the Niger Delta to continue to support President Tinubu and work resolutely with his administration to do more for the region, even in the coming years. He will not fail the region, I assure you," he added.

Otuaro said the strategic capacity building initiative underscored his unwavering resolve to broaden stakeholders' participation in PAP activities, and complement Tinubu's strong determination to impact communities in the Niger Delta.

He noted that the PAP, in the past one year under his leadership, has made remarkable impact on the region's people by the expansion of the scholarship scheme, vocational training opportunities for former agitators and beneficiaries, and deepening of inclusivity in the implementation of the PAP's mandate.

The PAP boss, who declared the training open, told the participants that the essence of the exercise was to equip them to play more critical roles in the region's peace process. He encouraged them to participate and engage actively in the strategic training, and take valuable lessons away that would help them to resolve disputes within their vicinities "in the interest of the Niger Delta and the country."

Therefore, this strategic workshop is a platform designed to sharpen your leadership skills and deepen your understanding of the essence of conflict resolution and mediation, to bring about peace and development in our communities and region in the implementation of the PAP's mandate," Otuaro added.

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