Presidential Amnesty Seafarers delegates from the world maritime Institute in Sweden, paid an official visit to the Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme Brigadier General Paul Boroh(Rtd), earlier today.
Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Brigadier General Paul Boroh (Rtd) has tasked members of the Ijaw Professionals Association (IPA) to makevaluable inputs in the development of the Niger Delta region, saying that the doors of the Amnesty Office are open to all well meaning individuals to make their useful contributions towards the successful implementation of the ongoing reintegration phase of the Presidential Amnesty programme. Delivering a Keynote address on the theme; “Social Inclusion, A Strategy for Peaceful Co-existence” at a one day seminar organized by the IPA, held at the Muson Center, Marina Lagos on Sunday , General Boroh reiterated the need for inclusiveness in the development of theNiger Delta region, informing that the focus of the Presidential Amnesty Programme is to develop the capacity of the youths to be able to participate effectively in the socio-economic development of the region. Accord
The Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Affairs and Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Brigadier General Paul Boroh is calling on the general public to patronize products produced by Amnesty Beneficiaries. Trained and Empowered Amnesty Beneficiaries are successfully producing items that will add value to the economy. From Rice, Fishes and Chickens in the agricultural sector; to Shoes, Hats and Belts in the Fashion industry; Amnesty Beneficiaries are showing the world that they are Reintegrated and can add value. Kingsley Seimeigha, an Amnesty Beneficiary from Burutu Local Government Area of, Delta State; Designed and Produced these pair of shoes. Watch NTA international now (7:30PM) to see more of the successes of the Presidential Amnesty Programme
One area that has remained of utmost importance to the Presidential Amnesty Office is Agriculture. This is in line with the presidential initiative on exploring available potentials in the sector to grow the national economy. The Amnesty vigorously pursuing partnerships with relevant agroallied groups to among other things encourage the youth of the Niger Delta to embrace commercial agriculture. Some of the key partners include the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and the National Bio-Technology Development center. Delegates have been empowered by the office to begin fishery, poultry and crop farming while thousands of delegates yet to be trained are now being deployed into Agriculture.
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