Tinubu will sustain funding for Amnesty Programme – Information Minister
The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, has assured Niger Delta stakeholders that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will continue to fund the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) to drive socio-economic development in the region. Idris gave the assurance in London during an interactive session with PAP foreign scholarship beneficiaries, organised by the PAP Administrator, Dennis Brutu Otuaro, […]
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi
The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, has assured Niger Delta stakeholders that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will continue to fund the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) to drive socio-economic development in the region.
Idris gave the assurance in London during an interactive session with PAP foreign scholarship beneficiaries, organised by the PAP Administrator, Dennis Brutu Otuaro, on the sidelines of Tinubu’s state visit to the United Kingdom.
The beneficiaries presented an Award of Appreciation to the President in recognition of his support for the programme, which has facilitated large-scale undergraduate and postgraduate studies at home and abroad.
Idris, who received the award on behalf of the President, described the initiative as one “building a community of intellectuals.”
He noted that over 223 beneficiaries are currently studying in the UK, describing the development as encouraging and impactful.
He pledged to convey the students’ appreciation to the President and advocate continued support for the programme.
Idris also urged the students to be worthy ambassadors of Nigeria and remain committed to academic excellence.
Minister of State for Petroleum, Heineken Lokpobiri, commended the President’s commitment to the Niger Delta, while praising the PAP leadership for its achievements.
In his remarks, Otuaro said the Tinubu administration had consistently supported and expanded the programme, enabling over 8,200 beneficiaries to access educational opportunities in the past two years. He added that PAP has contributed significantly to peace, security, and development in the region.
Otuaro reaffirmed plans to expand both academic and vocational training, while thanking the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, for effective oversight.
He urged Niger Delta stakeholders to continue supporting the administration’s efforts toward sustained development and stability.