Buhari sacks amnesty programme interim administrator names replacement

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Breaking News: President Buhari Sacks Amnesty Programme Interim Administrator, Names Replacement

President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked the Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Col. Milland Dixon Dikio (rtd). Dikio was appointed in 2020 to oversee the programme, which was established in 2009 to rehabilitate and reintegrate former Niger Delta militants.

According to a statement issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), President Buhari has appointed Major-General Barry Ndiomu (rtd) as the new Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme.

The statement, signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, said the appointment takes effect from August 16, 2022.

The President's decision to sack Dikio and appoint Ndiomu is believed to be part of efforts to revamp the programme and address the challenges it has faced in recent years, including allegations of corruption and mismanagement.

Major-General Barry Ndiomu (rtd) is a retired military officer with extensive experience in conflict resolution and management. He has also served as the Chairman of the Bayelsa State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC).

The Presidential Amnesty Programme is a key initiative aimed at promoting peace and stability in the Niger Delta region, which has been plagued by militancy and oil theft. The programme provides training, education, and economic empowerment to former militants to help them reintegrate into society.

The appointment of Major-General Ndiomu as the new Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme is expected to bring fresh perspectives and expertise to the programme, and help address the challenges it faces in achieving its objectives.