Niger Delta
Advancing Skills: Joemarine Institute Honours Dr. Dennis Otuaro for Contributions to Maritime Skill Development
The Joemarine Institute of Nautical Studies and Research honoured Chief Dennis Brutu Otuaro, Ph.D, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), with an Award of Honour in recognition of his pivotal contributions to advancing maritime skill development and educational opportunities for youth in Nigeria. The award ceremony took place during the commencement of a Refresher Course for Maritime Delegates under the Amnesty Programme.
Speaking at the event, Engr. Kenneth Akpos Epidei, Managing Director of Joemarine Institute, highlighted Chief Otuaro’s role in driving impactful programmes that foster education and job readiness among young people, particularly through his support of the Presidential Amnesty Programme. Epidei expressed appreciation for Otuaro’s commitment to creating skilled manpower, noting that the award symbolises a strong partnership between Joemarine Institute and the Amnesty Programme.
The flag-off of the refresher course represents the latest phase of collaborative efforts between Joemarine and the Presidential Amnesty Programme to equip maritime delegates with up-to-date skills, addressing the growing demand for proficient workers in Nigeria’s maritime sector.
This honour further cements Chief Otuaro’s reputation as a key figure in championing youth development and employment opportunities in the Niger Delta region, underscoring his dedication to sustainable development within the maritime industry.
