Nigeria's Amnesty Programme boss urges youth council to back Tinubu's re-election

Dennis Otuaro, Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), has called on the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) to rally support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027. Otuaro emphasized that backing Tinubu's second term is crucial for the strategic interests of the Ijaw and Niger Delta people.

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My appeal to the IYC is that nothing should divide us. 2027 is already here. Let us back the President and mobilise for him to win a second term.

Speaking during a courtesy visit from the newly inaugurated 10th leadership of the IYC, led by President Doubra Okotete, Otuaro urged the council to maintain unity and actively mobilize support for the President. He cautioned against allowing divisions to emerge, stating, "2027 is already here. Let us back the President and mobilise for him to win a second term."

Otuaro commended the IYC and other Niger Delta stakeholders for their significant cooperation with the PAP's peacebuilding initiatives. He noted that their support has been instrumental in repositioning the program, particularly in expanding its scholarship scheme. Currently, 8,700 beneficiaries are studying within Nigeria, and over 270 are enrolled in offshore institutions, with more scheduled for deployment.

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We should not allow anybody to cause division among us or trade us for a new hope. It is within the Ijaw strategic national interest to support the President to secure victory.

The PAP administrator also mentioned that President Tinubu and National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu are pleased with the PAP's efforts to foster sustainable peace and enhance educational opportunities in the region. Otuaro stressed that maintaining peace and stability in the Niger Delta is a collective responsibility.

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Many well-meaning stakeholders of the Niger Delta, including the IYC, are in support of the direction we have taken. Their support and cooperation have been massive and encouraging, working together with the Office to sustain peace and stability, and the generations we are preparing for a greater tomorrow in the Niger Delta through huge scholarships.