Today news on niger delta amnesty programme
Here are some recent news updates on the Niger Delta Amnesty Programme:
Latest News:
- Amnesty Programme: FG Releases N13.5bn for Niger Delta Development (Source: Vanguard, March 2023)
The Federal Government has released N13.5 billion for the development of the Niger Delta region, as part of the Niger Delta Amnesty Programme. The funds will be used to implement various projects in the region, including the construction of roads, bridges, and healthcare facilities.
- Niger Delta Amnesty Programme: Ex-Militants Threaten to Resume Hostilities (Source: Daily Trust, February 2023)
Ex-militants who benefited from the Niger Delta Amnesty Programme have threatened to resume hostilities if their demands are not met. The ex-militants are demanding better living conditions, employment opportunities, and improved infrastructure in the region.
- Amnesty Programme: FG to Establish Niger Delta Development Commission (Source: ThisDay, January 2023)
The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to oversee the development of the region. The commission will be responsible for implementing projects and programs aimed at improving the lives of people in the Niger Delta region.
Recent Developments:
- Niger Delta Amnesty Programme: 30,000 Ex-Militants Benefit from Skills Acquisition Training (Source: Leadership, December 2022)
The Niger Delta Amnesty Programme has trained over 30,000 ex-militants in various skills, including agriculture, fishing, and construction. The training is aimed at empowering the ex-militants to become self-sufficient and contribute to the development of the region.
- Amnesty Programme: FG Releases N10bn for Niger Delta Infrastructure Development (Source: Punch, November 2022)
The Federal Government has released N10 billion for the development of infrastructure in the Niger Delta region. The funds will be used to construct roads, bridges, and other critical infrastructure in the region.
- Niger Delta Amnesty Programme: Ex-Militants Demand Better Living Conditions (Source: The Nation, October 2022)
Ex-militants who benefited from the Niger Delta Amnesty Programme have demanded better living conditions, including improved housing, healthcare, and education facilities. The ex-militants are also demanding employment opportunities and improved infrastructure in the region.
Background:
The Niger Delta Amnesty Programme was established in 2009 by the Federal Government to address the militancy and violence in the Niger Delta region. The program was designed to provide a peaceful and sustainable solution to the crisis by offering former militants a chance to lay down their arms and engage in productive activities. The program has been criticized for its slow pace and lack of transparency, but it has also been credited with reducing violence in the region and improving the lives of many ex-militants.