The traditional ruler of Okochiri Kingdom in Okirika Local Government Area of Rivers State, Ateke Tom, has commended the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Otuaro, for the achievements of his administration since he mounted the saddle.

Tom stated that Otuaro had quietly carried out well-thought-out reforms to reposition the PAP for better and quality service delivery.

The first-class monarch, who stated this when the PAP boss visited him at his palace in Okochiri at the weekend, stressed that Otuaro had demonstrated that he has capacity to pilot the affairs of the programme.

The traditional ruler noted that Otuaro’s commitment and passion for efficient service to the people of the Niger Delta were not in doubt.

Tom warned those he described as the detractors of Otuaro to stop their distractive activities, and allow him to concentrate on his job.

According to him, the ill-advised attempts by some characters to pull down Otuaro were condemnable and not in the best interest of the region, delegates and beneficiaries of the PAP.

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He described Otuaro as a serious-minded Niger Deltan and a product of the struggle who believes in wide consultation and collaboration with stakeholders for the success of the programme.

The monarch further thanked President Bola Tinubu for appointing Otuaro, stressing that the president made the right choice in his decision.

“The president made the best choice for giving you the position of Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme because you are a very serious minded person, and we have confidence in your ability to better the programme in terms of service delivery for our people,” Tom said.

Responding, Otuaro described Okochiri as an ancient kingdom in Ijawland, saying his visit to the traditional ruler was part of his ongoing consultations and engagements with critical stakeholders of the Niger Delta.

The PAP boss noted that Tom was one of the major Niger Delta activists who was consistent with his advocacy for a better standard of living for the region.

He thanked Tom for his fatherly advice and words of encouragement, saying he and members of his team were poised to continually render quality service in line with the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ of President Tinubu.

The Star