Agge said: “The amnesty programme under Dikkio’s watch has witnessed a high level of nepotism and favouritism. He abandoned youths from the creeks of the Niger Delta region who are supposed to be real beneficiaries. Continuing, the Group added; “The Niger Delta amnesty beneficiaries need as a coordinator someone who understands the creeks and has participated in the struggle for the liberation of the Niger region. As noted in my previous intervention on a similar topic, the questions begging for an answer(s) are; how long was the Presidential Amnesty Programme initially structured to last? Utomi Jerome-Mario is the Programme Coordinator (Media and Public Policy), Social and Economic Justice Advocacy (SEJA), a Lagos-based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) and can be reached via Jeromeutomi@yahoo.com/08032725374Share this: TweetLike this: Like Loading...

Source: The Guardian September 13, 2022 18:19 UTC