By Eseoghen Emuke
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday appointed Dr. Dennis Otuaro as administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP).
Otuaro, a brother to the immediate past Deputy Governor of Delta State, hails from Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta.
His appointment was contained in a statement issued by the President’s spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale late Thursday evening.
President Tinubu charged the new appointee to revamp the Amnesty Programme to enable it achieve its desired purpose in the Niger Delta region.
“The President anticipates that the new Administrator will bring his requisite experience and know-how to this role to revamp the Amnesty Programme and advance the realization of its founding purpose and vision.”
“Otuaro holds a PhD in Comparative Politics & Development Studies; an MSc in Public Administration, and a BSc in Education.
“He had previously served as a top-level executive of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) with a surfeit of experience across multiple sectors, including infrastructure development, security, environmental remediation, as well as oil and gas”, the statement said.
Otuaro is a close ally of Delta APC stalwart, Chief Ayiri Emami, who also a personal friend to Mr. President.
