Niger delta amnesty latest news

Here are some of the latest news updates on the Niger Delta Amnesty Programme:

Recent Developments:

  1. Extension of Amnesty Programme: The Federal Government of Nigeria has extended the Niger Delta Amnesty Programme by two years, from 2023 to 2025. This decision was made to ensure the continued disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration of former militants in the region. (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. New Incentives for Ex-Militants: The Amnesty Office has introduced new incentives for ex-militants, including scholarships for their children, business grants, and skills acquisition training. This move is aimed at encouraging them to remain peaceful and contribute to the development of the region. (Source: ThisDay Live)
  3. Amnesty Office's New Strategy: The Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Ita Enang, has announced a new strategy for the Amnesty Programme, which focuses on empowering ex-militants to become entrepreneurs and create jobs in the region. (Source: The Nation)
  4. Concerns over Funding: There have been concerns over the funding of the Amnesty Programme, with some stakeholders expressing worry that the programme may not be sustainable in the long term due to inadequate funding. (Source: Premium Times)
  5. Call for Increased Funding: The Coordinator of the Niger Delta Amnesty Programme, Prof. Charles Dokubo, has called on the Federal Government to increase funding for the programme to enable it to achieve its objectives. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)

Recent Events:

  1. Amnesty Office's 10th Anniversary: The Niger Delta Amnesty Programme celebrated its 10th anniversary in October 2022, with a ceremony attended by top government officials and stakeholders. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. Ex-Militants' Protest: Ex-militants in the Niger Delta region protested in October 2022, demanding the payment of outstanding allowances and the implementation of the Amnesty Programme's new strategy. (Source: Punch Newspaper)
  3. Amnesty Office's Skills Acquisition Training: The Amnesty Office has been conducting skills acquisition training for ex-militants, with the aim of empowering them to become self-sufficient and contribute to the development of the region. (Source: Daily Trust)

Key Statistics:

  1. Number of Ex-Militants: Over 30,000 ex-militants have been disarmed and demobilized under the Niger Delta Amnesty Programme.
  2. Number of Beneficiaries: Over 20,000 ex-militants have benefited from the Amnesty Programme's skills acquisition training and entrepreneurship development programme.
  3. Budget Allocation: The Federal Government has allocated over N100 billion to the Niger Delta Amnesty Programme in the 2022 budget.

These are some of the latest news updates on the Niger Delta Amnesty Programme. The programme remains a critical component of the Federal Government's efforts to promote peace and development in the Niger Delta region.