Otuaro Charges Foreign PAP Scholarship Students To Show Evidence Of FG's Investment In Their Education By Prioritizing Their Studies -

By Joy Ukaegbu

Dr. Dennis Otuaro, the administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), has urged participants in the program’s overseas scholarship program to value the Federal Government’s commitment in them by putting their academic pursuits first.

During his Sunday meeting with the PAP scholarship students now studying in the UK, Otuaro provided the guidance.

In a statement released on Monday, Otuaro’s Special Assistant on Media, Mr. Igoniko Oduma, stated that high standards for academic achievement were set for pupils in order to support the Federal Government’s investment in their education.

Otuaro informed them that many alumni of the PAP scholarship program had achieved first-class and second-class upper divisions in very competitive fields, such as the clinical and scientific sciences.

He pleaded with them to continue the tradition of academic brilliance started by their peers in the faraway nation.

He claims that a large number of PAP alums are succeeding in their post-graduation endeavors and making substantial contributions to the advancement of the country.

According to the PAP leader, his administration is taking steps to strengthen the scholarship program in order to close the human capacity gap in the Niger Delta.

In the program’s ongoing reintegration phase, Otuaro pledged to continue putting the welfare and scholarships of Nigerian and international university students first.

He said that this was in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which outlines his goal for the Niger Delta’s socioeconomic development, security, and peace.

According to Otuaro, Tinubu was thrilled with the program’s scholarship recipients’ triumphs and their excellent academic results both domestically and overseas.

He stated that the president had pledged to support the Office in strengthening efforts in education and career training for young people in the area, saying that he was inspired by the outstanding academic achievements.

He expressed gratitude to the President for his positive attitude toward the Office and his efforts to promote the region’s change through his Renewed Hope Agenda.

Otuaro consequently asked the students to avoid actions that would reflect poorly on the nation as a whole in order to be excellent ambassadors of the PAP, their local communities, the Niger Delta, and the Federal Government.

Otuaro, while addressing the students, said, “As PAP scholarship students abroad, it is very important that you study hard and aim to make the best grades in your academics.

“That is what you have been sent here to do, and that is what you are here to do and nothing else. Nigeria deserves nothing less than good conduct and sterling academic performances from you.

“We will always prioritize your scholarship and welfare because this is one avenue through which we can achieve our goal of closing the existing gap in the human capital development of our region.

“Let me take this opportunity to inform you that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is very happy with the fact that PAP scholarship students are making first-class and second-class upper divisions in various courses of study, particularly in the sciences, engineering, and clinical sciences.

“Therefore, the Niger Delta is properly captured in Mr President’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which is why he is very supportive of the Office in terms of the educational and vocational programmes we carry out to deepen the reintegration phase of the programme for the benefit of our people.

“We are immensely grateful to Mr President, and that is why I urge you all to take your studies seriously and don’t disappoint the Federal Government, the PAP Office, and the Niger Delta region where you come from.”

The students responded by thanking the PAP head for coming to meet them and putting their wellbeing and scholarship first.

They are especially pleased that the PAP leader decided to pay them a personal visit, as this shows how seriously the government takes their welfare and education.

They pledged to act as excellent representatives and to make every effort to support the financial investment in their education and future.