Bobo applauds Otuaro over capacity training, says he means well for PAP delegates 

By Diafa Doubra

The immediate past National Chairman of the Third Phase Ex-agitators Forum, Comr. Bobo Tonye aka Sir T, has said the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, High Chief Dennis Otuaro, means well for delegates and stakeholders of the programme.

Bobo’s commendation of the PAP boss was contained in a goodwill message sent to journalists on Sunday via email.

The ex-freedom fighter thanked the Otuaro-led PAP for organizing a strategic leadership, alternative dispute resolution and mediation training in partnership with the Nigerian Army Resource Centre in Abuja, the nation’s capital.

Bobo who was a participant admitted that the 3-day training was remarkably interesting, adding that it has equipped the ex-agitators with the rudiments of purposeful leadership, dispute resolution as well as mediation.

“It was a remarkably interesting and impactful leadership training and I thank the Amnesty Programme ably led by High Chief Dennis Otuaro for the privilege to broaden our horizons and become more useful members of society.

“Let me use this medium to encourage High Chief Otuaro to disregard naysayers who are bent on distracting him. Their antics will never work as we are solidly behind him.

“He should continue to focus on actualizing the objectives of the Amnesty Programme and the vision of Mr. President,” he said.

Bobo stressed that the training has equiped ex-agitators with valuable leadership skills that will enhance peace and development in the Niger Delta region

“Beyond the leadership training which we are immensely grateful for,” says Bobo, “the decision to include women – who are usually impacted by conflict – in the scheme of things is another good move.”

He also thanked the Otuaro-led PAP for sustaining the scholarship scheme and for facilitating the training, mentorship and employment of pilots from the oil-rich region.

Bobo said: “We are seeing the constant payment of monthly stipends, intermittent leadership and conflict resolution training of delegates, educational scholarship, vocational training and empowerment packages facilitated by the Amnesty Office.

“High Chief Otuaro’s achievements have brought hope and relief to many ex-agitators and helped to rebuild our lives and contribute meaningfully to the Nigerian society. We thank him for all he is doing for delegates and also for the decision to carry Niger Delta women along.”

He therefore thanked President Bola Tinubu for reposing confidence in Otuaro to lead the Amnesty Programme, saying it is “a testament to Mr. President’s dedication to the welfare of the people of the Niger Delta.”

He called on PAP delegates and other stakeholders of the Niger Delta to be patient with Otuaro and keep supporting the Amnesty Programme.