Buhari Moves To Settle Allowances Of Ex Niger Delta Militants, Appoints Amnesty Programme Coordinator

President Muhammadu Buhari has taken measure to address the recent hitches in the implementation of Amnesty Programme for former Niger Delta militants, including the non-payment of outstanding allowances to them.
He has therefore approved the appointment of Brigadier-General P.T. Boroh (rtd.) as the Coordinator of the Amnesty Programme with the aim of quickly looking into the matter.
According to a statement today by special adviser to President Buhari, Femi Adesina, the appointment of Brigadire Boroh takes immediate effect.
“He is to take over the responsibilities of the former Special Adviser to President Jonathan on Niger Delta who also doubled as Coordinator of the Amnesty Programme.”
The President expects the new Coordinator to speedily resolve the issues around the Amnesty programme. [myad]