6 Amnesty students bag first class in UK varsities

…As Osinbajo predicts bright future for Niger Delta

By Soni Daniel & Grace Udofia

Abuja—No fewer than six students out of the 144 sponsored by the Presidential Amnesty Programme to pursue various courses in British universities have done Nigeria proud by emerging with first class honours.

Twenty three others bagged second class upper division, further adding to the growing list of honours garnered by the students sponsored by the Presidential Amnesty Office worldwide.

At a reception held by the PAP in conjunction with the Nigerian High Commission at the Nigerian House in London to honour the proud students,  acting President  Yemi Osinbajo, said that the brilliant performance by the graduates was an indication of a brighter future for the Niger Delta.

The acting president, who was represented by the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Mr. Ade Ipaye, charged  the graduates to see themselves as Nigeria’s ambassadors and work harder in order to make the country proud in their chosen fields of endeavours and assured them that the government will  continue to give them the necessary support to excel.

Commending them for their perseverance and resilience while in their respective universities, Osinbajo pleaded with them to make Nigeria their catchment area and not see themselves as coming from a particular section of the country.

The acting president reaffirmed support for the presidential amnesty programme, lauding the successes of the various components of trainings under the programme.

The Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Coordinator of PAP, Brigadier General Paul Boroh (retd) described the event as a presentation of some of Nigeria’s best talents and a showcase of the nation’s bright future.

Boroh said that the outstanding performance of the student delegates was made possible through the unique leadership style and support structure provided by President Muhammadu Buhari, who has ensured adequate release of funds to the Amnesty Office since the inception of the administration.

He also appreciated the effort of the acting President Osinbajo, who has reached out to the people of the Niger Delta by touring the states on fact finding missions and conflict resolution in order to achieve peace and security.

Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki represented by Senator Philip Aduda , said that Nigeria was proud of the delegates and urged them to remain resilient, focused, calm and supportive of the Buhari administration.

He also enjoined them to promote harmonious co-existence and keep bilateral agreements wherever their success takes them.

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