Over 9,000 Niger Delta Youths Benefit from Scholarships

Dr. Dennis Otuaro, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, announced that over 9,000 youths have benefited from scholarship programs aimed at bridging the human capital development gap in the Niger Delta. This initiative is part of President Bola Tinubu's commitment to expanding educational opportunities in the region, promoting sustainable peace and development.

Otuaro made this statement while sending off 35 postgraduate scholarship beneficiaries to universities in England and Scotland. He emphasized that these scholars should view their education as a personal investment and a means to contribute to the Niger Delta's development.

The latest group is part of 150 offshore postgraduate scholars, with 243 sent overseas this year for studies in fields such as forensic audit, construction engineering management, and cybersecurity. Otuaro stressed the importance of education for long-term stability in the region and urged scholars to focus on their studies and maintain Nigeria's image abroad.