The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr. Dennis Otuaro, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has conveyed his appreciation for the prevailing peace and stability in the Niger Delta region.
Dr. Otuaro made this statement during a series of consultative visits to key stakeholders in Warri, Delta State, on Tuesday. His visits included stops at the palace of HRM King Godday Smith, the Agadagba III and Chief Priest of Mein-Diringbia Deity in Mein Kingdom, as well as meetings with the Meinbutus Elders Council and the Western Zone leadership of the Ijaw Youth Council.
During the consultative visits, the Meinbutus Elders Council members expressed their full support for Dr. Otuaro by unanimously passing a vote of confidence in his leadership.
A statement issued by the Special Assistant on Media to the PAP Administrator, Igoniko Oduma, on Wednesday said the confidence-vote motion was moved by a former speaker of the IYC parliament, Deme Yinkore, and was seconded by Wayas Ebiaremene.
Otuaro said Tinubu was not taking the existing peace, security and development of the region and the people for granted.
In addition, he said the President and the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, believe strongly in the amnesty programe and its objectives for the Niger Delta.
Otuaro stated, “Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda mantra also encapsulates the aspirations of the Niger Delta people, especially because he is a southern President.”
He reiterated his resolve to passionately serve the people and run the programme with transparency while ensuring its expansion for more inclusivity, particularly women, elders and communities.
While calling for more unity among the people, he said the PAP, under his leadership, was committed to engaging more youths through formal education, vocational training, empowerment and mentoring, among others.
The PAP Administrator said, “I am here to also say that Mr President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is very grateful for the peace in the Niger Delta. He is not taking the peace in the Niger Delta for granted.
“Mr President loves the Niger Delta people and the Ijaw nation. And as long as we organise ourselves as Ijaw people, the President remains committed to the Ijaw nation and the Niger Delta cause. He is a southern President and he always needs our support, but we, too, must organise ourselves and be more united and also support Mr President’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“I have passion for this job. I am committed to rendering better and quality service to our people because I am holding this position in trust for them. I will give total service, and it is time to do so.
“Whenever I need advice I will call and come. I will always consult. An office like this requires planning and listening, and by the grace of God I will continue to be a good listener.”
The Chief Priest, in an address read by Dr. Ayakeme Tonkiri, affirmed that the people of Mein Kingdom have every confidence that the PAP, led by their esteemed son, Dr. Otuaro, will achieve outstanding success.
“With the various reforms made so far in repositioning the Presidential Amnesty Programme since your assumption of office, we are indeed proud to identify with your laudable achievements which have changed the narratives of the Programme in recent times”, he said.
In separate remarks, Binebai Princewill, National Spokesperson for the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), and Nicholas Igarama, Western Zone Chairman, both praised the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) for his exemplary humility and selfless dedication to serving the people.
