Ibena Seeks Stakeholders’ Support for Tinubu, Otuaro on PAP Reforms

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The National Chairman of Phase 2 of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Mr Ibena Rufus Salvation, has called on leaders and beneficiaries of the programme to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the PAP Administrator, Dr Dennis Burutu Otuaro, to deepen ongoing reforms.

Ibena expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for appointing Dr Otuaro as Administrator of the Amnesty Programme, describing the decision as timely and beneficial to the Niger Delta peace process.

He also commended the President and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, for their continued backing of the Amnesty Programme, which he said remains important to peace, security and stability in the region.

According to him, the current leadership of the programme has brought fresh direction and renewed confidence among beneficiaries, especially through initiatives in leadership training, empowerment, reintegration and inclusion of genuine ex-agitators.

Ibena noted that the reforms being implemented under Dr Otuaro have strengthened the original goals of the Amnesty Programme and restored trust among stakeholders across the different phases.

He urged leaders and beneficiaries in Phases 1, 2 and 3 to put aside personal differences and work together in unity, stressing that cooperation is necessary for the programme to achieve greater impact.

The Phase 2 chairman advised beneficiaries to use official channels within the programme to address their concerns, rather than engaging in public disagreements that could threaten the peace already achieved.

Ibena reaffirmed his confidence in Dr Otuaro’s leadership, describing him as a focused and fair administrator who is committed to the welfare of genuine beneficiaries.

He concluded by appealing to all stakeholders to continue supporting President Tinubu and the leadership of the Presidential Amnesty Programme to sustain peace and promote development in the Niger Delta.

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