Niger delta amnesty news update

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

Latest Developments:

  1. Amnesty Office Renovates Hostels for Ex-Militants: The Niger Delta Amnesty Office has renovated hostels for ex-militants in Bayelsa State, providing a conducive environment for them to live and reintegrate into society. (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. Ex-Militants Protest Over Unpaid Allowances: Ex-militants in the Niger Delta region have protested over unpaid allowances, demanding that the Federal Government settle their outstanding debts. (Source: Premium Times)
  3. Amnesty Office Empowers Ex-Militants with Skills: The Niger Delta Amnesty Office has empowered ex-militants with skills in various areas, including agriculture, entrepreneurship, and vocational training, to enable them to become self-sufficient. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
  4. Niger Delta Avengers Threaten to Resume Attacks: The Niger Delta Avengers, a militant group, has threatened to resume attacks in the Niger Delta region if their demands are not met by the Federal Government. (Source: The Nation Newspaper)
  5. Amnesty Office Commences Training for Ex-Militants: The Niger Delta Amnesty Office has commenced training for ex-militants in various areas, including maritime security, oil and gas management, and environmental conservation. (Source: This Day Live)

Recent News Updates:

  1. FG Releases N13.5bn for Niger Delta Amnesty Programme: The Federal Government has released N13.5 billion for the Niger Delta Amnesty Programme, which is aimed at rehabilitating and reintegrating ex-militants into society. (Source: Punch Newspaper)
  2. Ex-Militants Demand N100bn Compensation: Ex-militants in the Niger Delta region have demanded N100 billion in compensation for the destruction of their communities and properties during the conflict. (Source: Daily Trust)
  3. Amnesty Office Empowers 1,000 Ex-Militants with N1.5m Each: The Niger Delta Amnesty Office has empowered 1,000 ex-militants with N1.5 million each, as part of its reintegration programme. (Source: The Guardian Newspaper)
  4. Niger Delta Avengers Threaten to Attack Oil Facilities: The Niger Delta Avengers have threatened to attack oil facilities in the Niger Delta region if their demands are not met by the Federal Government. (Source: The Nation Newspaper)
  5. Amnesty Office Commences Construction of Roads in Niger Delta: The Niger Delta Amnesty Office has commenced the construction of roads in the Niger Delta region, as part of its efforts to develop the region. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)

Background:

The Niger Delta Amnesty Programme was established in 2009 by the Federal Government to rehabilitate and reintegrate ex-militants into society. The programme was aimed at ending the conflict in the Niger Delta region, which had been ravaged by oil theft, kidnapping, and other forms of violence. The programme has been criticized for its slow pace and lack of transparency, but it has also been praised for its efforts to reintegrate ex-militants into society.