The interim administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP, Maj. Gen. Barry Ndiomu (retd), has addressed concerns regarding potential threats from splinter ex-agitators in the Niger Delta region.
During an interview with Channels Television in Abuja, Ndiomu clarified that not all armed groups had agreed to disarm at the time of the program’s implementation, leading to the establishment of PAP to accommodate those who accepted the amnesty. He affirmed the commitment to completing all outlined programs, including vocational training centers across the region. Ndiomu emphasized the program’s significant impact while acknowledging areas that have yet to reach their full potential. He urged the completion of these centers to facilitate the training of restive youths in the region.
Furthermore, Ndiomu expressed concern about the long-standing complaint from international oil companies about the lack of industry skills among the region’s youth, a perception that the amnesty program is striving to change. He called upon state governments in the region to collaborate with PAP and other interventionist agencies to create more opportunities for the youth.
The address by Ndiomu sheds light on the ongoing efforts of the Presidential Amnesty Programme and its vision for empowering the youth in the Niger Delta.
