The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP, High Chief Dr Dennis Otuaro, has said that his reforms at the PAP are aimed at giving the programme a human face and to help develop the people of the Niger Delta for a better future.

A statement signed by Otuaro's Special Assistant on Media, Igoniko Oduma, said the Administrator stated this at a closed-door meeting in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

Otuaro had met with the leaders of ex-agitators from Bayelsa State, led by His Royal Highness, Selky Kile Torughedi alias General Young Shall Grow, and with the President of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Jonathan Lokpobiri.

The PAP Administrator explained that the reforms formed part of his resolve to add value to the programme beyond the N65,000 monthly stipends paid to the ex-agitators.

The PAP boss said his determination was boosted by the strong support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who understood the challenges of the region, and was ready to do more for the programme.

Otuaro, however, said that Ijaws and indeed the Niger Delta people must be united and encourage the president to create more opportunities of growth and development for the region.

He said, "As soon as my leadership came on board, we started our reforms to add value to the programme beyond the monthly N65,000 stipends paid to the ex-agitators. If we don't add value to the programme, then we will not be developing the future of our people."

Otuaro maintained that he was in office to render service to the people of the region, and appealed for support and cooperation from all stakeholders who love the region.

In their separate remarks, a former leader of the ex-agitators, Paul Eris alias General Ogunboss; Bony Ayah alias General Don Inikio, who is a member of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly; and Lokpobiri commended the PAP helmsman for restoring the programme to the people and called on stakeholders to support the Administrator.

The ex-agitators also extolled the visionary leadership of the chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo, noting that his commitment to the liberation of the Niger Delta was "unmatched".

Also present at the meeting were General Africa Ukparasia, General Pius, General Darikoro, Elaye Slabo, Iziri Lucky alias General Lucky 7, Hon. Gibson, among others.

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