Presidential Amnesty Programme success: FG says over 220 Nigerians studying in UK, 8,000+ in Nigeria, boosting education and skills in Niger Delta

The Federal Government of Nigeria has revealed that about 220 Nigerians are currently studying in the United Kingdom under the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), while over 8,000 others are pursuing education in Nigeria.

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Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, shared the update during a meeting with students in the UK, held alongside President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit.

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, was also present.

The Presidential Amnesty Programme, launched in 2009 by former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, was initially designed to reduce violence in the Niger Delta by disarming and rehabilitating militants. Over time, it has expanded to include education, skills acquisition, and empowerment initiatives.

Idris commended the positive impact of the programme on the students, noting that it has strengthened opportunities for young Nigerians to succeed and contribute to national development.

He said the Niger Delta region has witnessed improved peace and development thanks to initiatives like PAP, describing the programme as one of Nigeria’s most successful government efforts.

According to the PAP coordinator, Dennis Otuaro, over 8,000 students are currently studying in Nigeria, while more than 220 are enrolled in institutions across the UK.

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Idris further stated that the government remains committed to enhancing the programme and expanding its reach to empower more young Nigerians in the years ahead.