The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr. Dennis Brutu Otuaro, has reiterated that continued support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is essential to sustaining peace, security, and development in the Niger Delta region.
Otuaro made the remarks on Wednesday in Abuja during the opening of a three-day strategic workshop on leadership, alternative dispute resolution, and mediation. The capacity-building session was organized by the PAP in collaboration with the Nigerian Army Resource Centre for key stakeholders of the programme.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Otuaro emphasized the need to consolidate the relative peace in the Niger Delta, urging traditional rulers, ex-agitators, youth leaders, and other participants to remain steadfast in supporting President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“The objectives of this initiative clearly align with the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. His unwavering commitment to peace, security, and socio-economic development in the Niger Delta and across the nation deserves our support,” Otuaro said.
He noted that since assuming office, President Tinubu has shown sincerity and inclusiveness in his approach to regional affairs, distancing himself from leaders who make empty promises for political gain.
Highlighting achievements under his leadership over the past year, Dr. Otuaro pointed to the expansion of the PAP scholarship scheme, increased vocational training opportunities, and deeper stakeholder engagement as key indicators of progress. He also acknowledged the President’s recent approval for the establishment of a Rehabilitation Unit within the programme; a previously missing but critical component aimed at supporting ex-agitators in reintegration and psychosocial recovery.
“I am deeply grateful to President Tinubu for his support, especially for the gracious approval to set up a Rehabilitation Unit within the PAP. This development will help address long-standing gaps in the programme,” he added.
He equally praised the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), led by Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, for providing strategic guidance and oversight that have led to recorded gains in PAP’s operational delivery.
In a remark to the press, Mr. Igoniko Oduma, Special Assistant on Media to the PAP Administrator, emphasized the significance of the training. “This strategic workshop is not just a routine gathering. It’s a deliberate effort to empower our stakeholders to resolve disputes peacefully and champion development-driven leadership across their communities.”
Dr. Otuaro encouraged participants to take the workshop seriously and use the lessons learned to play more effective roles in the peace-building process.
“This platform is tailored to sharpen your leadership capacities and strengthen your conflict resolution skills so that you may play active roles in sustaining peace and promoting growth within your communities,” he said.
He concluded by affirming that unwavering support for President Tinubu, especially as 2027 approaches, remains vital in deepening federal engagement and unlocking sustainable development in the oil-producing region.
The workshop continues through the week, drawing together a diverse group of community representatives and PAP stakeholders committed to building a resilient, peaceful Niger Delta.
