Activities regarding the phases of the niger delta amnesty programme as discussed in the introductory session, the amnesty programme had three basic components namely disarmament, demobilization and reintegration ddr which involved acceptance of the amnesty by the militants and letting. Pdf the purpose of this article is to appraise the federal governments amnesty programme in the nigerdelta. Some 31 million people of more than 40 ethnic groups including the bini, efik, esan, ibibio. Nigerias amnesty programme as a peacebuilding infrastructure. Fg sets up task force to end niger delta amnesty programme. Consequently, after the post amnesty period, the programme has brought some economic benefits to the nation. Amnesty programme denies abandoning trainees federal. Some thoughts on president yaraduas apparoach to the niger delta crisis v. Issues, challenges and the way forward by john uzie historically and cartographically, the niger delta consist of present day bayelsa, delta, and rivers states. A bill for an act to establish the presidential programme on rehabilitation and reintegration of the presidential amnesty programme in the niger delta area of nigeria has passed its second reading. Political implications and challenges of granting amnesty to niger delta militants in nigeria by nichodemus nnaemeka abonyi department of political science, enugu state university of science and technology abstract amnesty is one of the most effective tools to end conflicts, promote reconciliation and. Paul boroh rtd, said amnesty programme has aided efforts to achieve peace in. This study exposed an appalling level of pollution, including the contamination of agricultural land and fisheries upon which people depend for.
Jul 28, 2015 niger delta militants tife owolabi president muhammadu buhari has appointed a coordinator for the presidential amnesty programme pap, which provides payments and scholarships to niger delta ex. Jul 08, 2018 without sounding immodest, the presidential amnesty programme under the watch of prof. As a result of the violence and instability, the production and export of oil from the niger delta region decreased sharply after 2006. Amnesty programme contributes to achievement of peace in. Political implications and challenges of granting amnesty to. The new face of the niger delta amnesty programme duration. Nigeria begins amnesty for niger delta militants world. Nigeria begins amnesty for niger delta militants world news. The niger delta amnesty programme under the president muhammadu buhari administration demonstrated its practical commitment to peace and progress in the niger delta region recently as it graduates. Nigerdelta presidential amnesty programme home facebook.
Jun 21, 2016 a bill for an act to establish the presidential programme on rehabilitation and reintegration of the presidential amnesty programme in the niger delta area of nigeria has passed its second reading. Nigeria begins amnesty for niger delta militants this article is more than 10 years old rebels in oilrich region expected to hand in weapons for cash and pardon as 60day offer by government. Wartopeace transition the process of disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration of former combatants plays a critical role in. Finally, an appraisal of the amnesty programme will critically be looked at with. The amnesty scheme for former militants in the oilrich niger delta region is set to end within the next two years, a spokesman for the programme, owei lakemfa said on thursday. This report draws on amnesty internationals research on the niger delta, which. President muhammadu buhari says the gazette on the niger delta amnesty programme is being studied with a view to determining what had been fulfilled, promising that whatever is left would equally. Niger delta was charged with the implementation of the amnesty programme. Success story of the niger delta presidential amnesty programme pt 1 duration.
This dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by the walden. Charles achodo, who made the disclosure at the 7th sustainability in the extractive industry sitei conference organised by csrinaction in abuja, said the money would be invested by the government in collaboration with international oil companies iocs and some government agencies. Conflict in the niger delta united states institute of peace. Us dollar bribery scheme connected to the transfer of a nigerian oil licence. Amnesty programme to train 2,000 niger delta exagitators. Amnesty programme to train 2,000 niger delta exagitators today. Niger delta amnesty not sustainable minister track news. Niger delta youths under the aegis of ijaw youth council have called on the federal government to extend the presidential amnesty programme for exmilitants in the region. A cohort of 20 exmilitants from the urhobo speaking tribe within the nigerdelta region of nigeria that were enrolled in the amnesty program was used for this study.
While nigerian officials opt to buy shortterm ceasefires, such as the 2009 amnesty process, other governments spend too little in money and manpower to grow local civil. The data analysis technique utilized in this study is content analysis of data. This study exposed an appalling level of pollution, including the contamination of agricultural land and fisheries upon which people depend for liveli. Presidential amnesty programme and the niger delta warlords. August 31, 2015 pls let us know your school or camp when you get your payment so we can identify those that are yet to receive. The niger delta suffers from an epidemic of oil spills. The study employed questionnaire and interview methods randomly administered in. Petroleum, pollution and poverty in the niger delta amnesty international june 2009 index. Data gathered by amnesty internationals decoders reveals the extraordinary scale of oil pollution in the niger delta, and the high frequency of spills. Under the programme that we have now, the amnesty scheme should end within two years, that is by 2018, all things being equal, said lakemfa.
How amnesty efforts in the niger delta triggered new violence. Buhari appoints new niger delta amnesty coordinator sahara. Afr 440172009 4 ken sarowiwa and the ogoni struggle for justice writer and human rights campaigner ken sarowiwa was executed, along with eight other members of the ogoni people, by the nigerian state in 1995. In 2000 obasanjo\s regime included abia, akwa ibom, cross river state, edo, imo and ondo states. In parallel with the amnesty programme, the budgets of key niger delta development institutions, including the ministry of niger delta affairs mnda and the niger delta development commission nddc, were increased from 2009, along with the state budget allocations to. The official facebook page of the niger delta presidential amnesty programme. The amnesty deal is a desperate effort by the nigerian state to end the niger delta crisis, and thereby restore some dignity and pride to itself. The amnesty as a program also suffers from shortsighted planning and patronage con tracting. President umaru musa yaradua established the niger delta.
The coordinator, presidential amnesty programme pap, brig. Nigerias delta region is located in the southsouth axis of. Following the implementation of the presidential amnesty programme pap in the niger delta since 2009, the hitherto oil war between armed. Special adviser to the president on niger delta affairs, retired brigadier general, paul boroh, told journalists that the programme is exiting three thousand two hundred and thirty two exagitators who have been trained in entrepreneurial skills and vocations.
Correctednigerias delta amnesty programme to continue. Urhobo culture and the amnesty program in niger delta. The special adviser on niger delta affairs to the minister of state for petroleum resources, mr. Kingsley kuku marked the 3rd anniversary of the implementation of the presidential amnesty programme pap. Conflict in the niger delta more than a local affair summary neither nigeria nor foreign donors are investing enough to end violent conflict in the niger delta. Boroh explained that the primary objective of the amnesty programme is to ensure that youth restiveness in the niger delta region is eliminated. Niger delta youths urges federal govt to extend amnesty programme. Paul boroh rtd, says that the programme will train 2,000 exmilitants in various trades to ensure sustained development in niger. The federal governments amnesty programme in the niger delta. Presidential amnesty programme and the niger delta war. Bill on niger delta amnesty programme passes second. Tam davidwests recent interview, i was left with no other option but to. Charles dokubo as the special adviser to buhari on niger delta amnesty, has given the programme a new lease.
Egwemi department of political science, kogi state university, anyigba. There is no gainsaying that the coming on stream of the presidential amnesty programme greatly reduced the uncertainty and danger in doing business in the niger delta, which hosts the oil and gas. Thus, the amnesty is more than five years since it commencement and implementation in the niger delta region of nigeria. The coordinator of the presidential amnesty programme, brig. Under the programme that we have now, the amnesty scheme should end within two. This is as a result of the daily increase in oil production aghedo, 20. Niger delta, amnesty program, ddr, conflict, criminology, social sciences, violence. Aug 06, 2009 nigeria begins amnesty for niger delta militants this article is more than 10 years old rebels in oilrich region expected to hand in weapons for cash and pardon as 60day offer by government. Transcription can be manual, or the researchers can leverage the power of. Nigerdelta presidential amnesty programme, abuja, nigeria. This study therefore investigates the nature and character of the amnesty deal. Pdf the armed conflict between militias and government forces in nigerias niger delta region has spanned for more than two decades.
In search of sustainable peace in the niger delta through the amnesty programme environmental pollution by way of oil spillage and gas flaring are the lots and bane of the. This study attempted to assess the success of the amnesty programme to deliver a sustainable livelihood for the repentant exmilitants and restore peace and security in the region. The amnesty programme was set up to put an end to this. In search of sustainable peace in the niger delta trough the amnesty programme. He noted that youths in the niger delta region are being encouraged to embrace agriculture in line with the federal governments diversification policy. In 2009, the government of president umar yaradua granted amnesty to militants in the niger delta region who were waging an oil war with the government demanding the. Pdf the federal governments amnesty programme in the niger. On june 25, 20, in abuja nigeria, the federal government of nigeria niger delta amnesty programme under the office of the special adviser to the president on niger delta osapnd headed by hon. In 2011 the united nations environment programme unep published a groundbreaking scientific study on the impacts of oil pollution in the ogoniland region of the niger delta. Keywords niger delta, amnesty program, ddr, conflict, criminology. He noted that the exercise is a significant step in the fiveyear amnesty programme. In parallel with the amnesty programme, the budgets of key niger delta development institutions, including the ministry of niger delta affairs mnda and the niger delta development commission nddc, were increased from 2009, along with the state budget allocations to development.
Armed groups, many affiliated to the niger deltawide political organization mend, the. The federal government has budgeted n110 billion for the smooth implementation of its presidential amnesty programme in the niger delta and the rehabilitation of the north east region devastated. The amnesty involved surrender, demobilisation, disarmament and subsequent training of exmilitants for a brief assessment of the amnesty programme, page 4 of nsrp policy brief 2. A company limited by guarantee registered in england and wales 039939 and a charity registered in england and wales 1051681 and scotland sc039534. The programme, scheduled to continue until 2015, has been successful in bringing about a very significant reduction. Kingsley kuku marked the 3rd anniversary of the implementation of. Bill on niger delta amnesty programme passes second reading. It will discuss the amnesty programme as a means to peace building in post conflict niger delta. Since 2014 eni has reported 820 spills in the niger delta, with 26,286 barrels or 4. Amnesty programme for nigerdelta militants to end by 2018. The role of the delta state government in the management of. In other words, the amnesty program is a developmental initiative that was created and aimed at ameliorating the root causes of the niger delta crisis.
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