Nigeria's Information Minister meets Presidential Amnesty Programme Beneficiaries in the UK, hails Tinubu

Education, Politics

ABUJA, NIGERIA (NPA) — March 18, 2026 — Mohammed Idris, Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, on Wednesday, on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, met with beneficiaries of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) studying in the United Kingdom.

The minister described the occasion as “very heartwarming to witness the impact of the program first-hand and interact with beneficiaries.” He emphasised that President Tinubu is committed to ensuring all Nigerians, especially the youth, are given opportunities to thrive and contribute meaningfully to national development.

Reflecting on the Niger Delta’s past, Idris noted that its story was once marked by deprivation and disorder, but initiatives like PAP have helped transform the region.

According to the minister, Programme Administrator Dr. Dennis Brutu Otuaro reported that over 8,000 students are currently studying in Nigeria under PAP, while more than 220 are pursuing various studies in the United Kingdom.

Idris gave a pass mark to the amnesty programme and praised the Tinubu-led administration for repositioning and strengthening it to deliver greater impact.