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Amnesty: group calls for Ndiomu’s replacement

Amnesty: group calls for Ndiomu’s replacement

A group under the aegis of Ijaws in Oil and Gas (IOG) has called on President Bola Tinubu and his National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, to replace the Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Major-Gen Barry Ndiomu (Rtd).

A statement by the National Coordinator of the group, Comr. Ebipams Johnny, Momday asserted that the PAP boss is out of ideas to run the Office and his tenure has expired, hence the need for his replacement. 

Expressing concern that the pattern of corruption that bedeviled the Niger Delta Development Commission was “now unfolding within the Amnesty office,” the group appealed for swift action noting that several ex-agitators are miffed by the development.


Alleging “incompetence,” the statement said: “The Amnesty programme, led by Maj-Gen Barry Ndiomu (Rtd), has lost its effectiveness in disarming, rehabilitating, and reintegrating former militants and agitators into the society.

“This has led to dissatisfaction among the youths in the Niger Delta, particularly in the light of recent events in Rivers State and the upcoming Bayelsa State elections.

is evident that Ndiomu’s interim tenure has long , both in terms of ideas and the delay in reintegrating these youths, especially considering the economic challenges in the country".

Continuing, it said, “this is a strong appeal to the National Security Adviser, Nuru Ribadu, and the President to prevent a return to the turbulent conditions experienced prior to 2009, when Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo led other agitators and initiated peace in the region. 

“It is crucial to emphasize that, given the current economic challenges and ongoing events in the Niger Delta, it would be prudent not to politicize an office that is vital for promoting peace and development in Nigeria.”

Stressing the need for sustained peace and security in the Niger Delta, especially to enable smooth crude oil activities, the group stated, “it’s imperative for the National Security Adviser, Nuru Ribadu, to take proactive measures by appointing a highly competent individual.”





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