Ex-agitators in PAP Calls on PMB To Confirm Dikio As Substantive PAP Administrator

 Ex-agitators in PAP Calls on PMB To  Confirm Dikio As Substantive PAP Administrator 

By Wilson Macaulay

Concerned  leaders and stakeholders of Presidential Amnesty Programme phase 3 has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to confirm  Col. Milland *Dixon* Dikio (Rtd) as the substantive Administrator of the  Presidential Amnesty Programme  to enable him continue his laudable service to the people of the Niger delta Region and Nigeria at large 

 The Ex - Agitators  *at* a  well attended meeting held in Port Harcourt Rivers State issued a Communique at the end of the Stakeholders interaction,  which  clearly stated that Dikio came to office with a divine mandate ordained by God to sanitize the system for them   in PAP Phase 3  *We* were oppressed prior to his coming  so that those  genuinely enlisted for the Programme can benefit.

Ex - Agitator, Markson Isere, aka General  lJB, a   leader in PAP  phase 3, in his speech said : " Dikio is a  visionary leader, a   public servant with a unique leadership quality  and  a mindset to  transform  PAP positively.

General lJB said Dikio    ensured that he  put  the programme on track for the real people who disarmed voluntarily   and  duly  captured in the documentation process  not to be shortchanged to massage the ego of some  greedy  few individuals."

 General lJB, who further expressed solidarity towards the interim Administrator   stated that the transparent policies of Col. Milland *Dixon* Dikio( Rtd) does not favour the cabals who are rattled by the current reforms in the office , because they have been  sitting on the progress of the beneficiaries of the Programme delibrately until God's Mercy brought in Dikio .

 The  Leader, in his Press statement disclosed that

within the short  period of Dikio's assumption of office, alot  has been done in the PAP office, particularly the ongoing verification excercise, Which we have been crying for without any respite. 

He also explained that the  exercise will unearth

alot of abnomalities and clear the *Augean* stable for a better PAP that will serve the original purpose for  its establishment.

He  assured  the PAP delegates from the various States  that all those enlisted and documented Will get their benefits under Dikio. 

 General lJB thanked  High Chief Government Ekpomupolo aka  Tompolo, HRM Ateke Tom ,Tripple General Awe, the Director of DSS, in Abuja, Rivers and Delta State for their cooperation and

understanding.

General Parker Waretimi , Chief General Oyinkuro Ereboh and General Matu  Kumoko aka Woman Tompolo, Who spoke onbehalf of Bayelsa State remarked: "  Milland Dikio and Alfred Kemepade, the HOR *lntergration* are a team that is God sent to wipe away the tears of the oppressed Ex - Agitators, Particularly those of us in phase 3 , the Niger Delta Region and Nigeria at large.

The thrio of the  Generals representing Bayelsa State observed in their various speeches that since the arrival of  Milland Dikio and Alfred Kemepado, many things they were denied of in the Amnesty office are beginning to be unfolded, hence we are sending this compassionate appeal to President Muhammadu Buhari   for the confirmation of Dikio as the substantive Administrator of PAP .

The Bayelsa reps added: " We also want President Buhari to be reminded and be guided by the fact that we are clamouring for Dikio's confirmation based on the Pedigree of his credible performance, like we have it as a rule  in  the game of football, you  don't change a winning team   if you truly cherish  the goals."

They continued saying : " ln order to sustain the prevailing peace in the Niger Delta, we are sincerely appealing to all Politicians and other relevant stakeholders to rally round Dikio and Alfred  so that they can do more for the  Niger Delta region through the instrumentality of the PAP office."

General Jumbo Dieprinye aka Salt Water

and General Daniel Lawson,aka Don Prof. Who made their contributions 

onbehalf of Rivers State posited:

"  Based on the positive impact  Milland Dikio and  Alfred Kemepado 

has made in changing the narratives  of  those of us who have long been oppressed in PAP Phase 3  through their unique initiatives we are using this forum to appeal to President Muhammadu Buhari  to confirm  Dikio  as the substantive Administrator  of  PAP Programme . Dikio has done so much ,as his proactive effort 

 turned us into business men and entrepreneurs with functional Cooperative Societies . "

 General Jumbo and General Lawson , the Rivers delegates explained further : " Another reason why we  want President Buhari to endorse Dikio to serve in full capacity as the PAP Administrator is that today instead of being seen as a threat to the nation, through Dikio's effort,  we are now business oriented

people  contributing our quota to the  Nation's  building effort."

 The Rivers State Generals continued:                " Since   there is always room for improvement , we the Rivers State Generals canvassed the view that  there is need to increase the monthly  stipends. Therefore,  we call on  the PAP  management to consider an upward review  of the stipend policy

from N65 ,000.to ,N150,000."

Ex -Agitator Ofovwi Clement , aka General Oloye,  General Onos  Diyo and gen. Lucky Jonah, aka  oil money Who represented Delta State at the 

Meeting   in their seperate speeches concurred with the earlier speakers that 

Dikio's performance merits his endorsement by Mr President as the

substantive Administrator of PAP.

General Oloye, General Onos  Diyo and General Lucky Jonah 

emphasized in   their statements that  one good reason they are calling on President Buhari to confirm Dikio is his readiness to unearth the PAP phase 3 slots that were shared  amongst the 

cabals through the ongoing verification exercise so that we  who are the bonafide  People disarmed and  shortlisted in phase 3 can enjoy our benefits.

The Poised and resolute Delta reps warned that those standing on the path of Justice by trying to block the transparent approach of Dikio for the phase 3 leaders to get their  rightful slots , leadership training, empowerment and escortion allowance  will surely  meet their Waterloo.

General Oloye thanked Hon. Ezekiel SA to Governor Okowa on Security, Hon Kingsley Muturu and others for their cooperation in the struggle so far.

General Godsgift lgoli aka Lato Marine representing Akwa lbom State in his speech pointed out saying: " We want Mr President to listen to the people and confirm Dikio since we  have attested

to the fact that he has not failed us in any area of his  core mandate in the implementation of the PAP Programme.

General Lato added : "  Dikio has done credibly well , that is why we are calling on   Mr President to graciously  confirm him as the substantiveAdministrator.

The man, through his magnanimous disposition has  touched and served  our needs  guided by the spirit of fairness Justice and equity as he takes PAP to the next level."

Continuing , General Lato  observed :

"" Another reason we  want Dikio confirmed by Mr President is that we are optimistic because of his transparency, we believe he will use the instruments of his good office   to include the Phase 3  in the Leadership training Which has been done for phase one and two in order to give those of us in phase 3 a sense of belonging."

General Godstime Ogidigba  Who represented Edo State in his message said : We want President Buhari to confirm Dikio to maintain the fragile peace we are enjoying right now in the Niger Delta Region.

General Godstime  the Edo State Mouth piece explained that since Dikio assumption of office , there is

a considerable reduction of  illegal bunkering in the Niger  region.

 General Abel ldonor who also spoke said: "Let me emphasize that we want PAP to consider the unlisted and undocumented Ex- Agitators Who have their original JTF documents and Police report but has  not been shortlisted before , should be considered   for stipends payment .

General   Matthew Abale,

and General Taiye ldolor speaking onbehalf  of Ondo State in their own statement  emphasized:  " We are calling on PMB to

 graciously confirm Dikio because of  his good intentions towards  the success of PAP  having weathered the storm so far  to prove distractors wrong that he is  strong and capable of checkmating  the tidal backlash of people with alterior motives bent on  sabotaging  the laudable  Mission statement of PAP.

 The Abuja reps of PAP Phase 3 , General Wilberforce Emomotimi aka Momos in

his  summation statement assertted thus: " Since Dikio is appointed to serve us  the people and we all are here passing a vote of confidence on his performance so far, I think  wise counsel demands that President Buhari should listen and

confirm Dikio to do more in his determination to repostion the PAP for

greater service to the Niger Delta Ex- Agitators in particular and the region in general .

 The opinions expressed by the various  representives , concerned leaders and stakeholders  of 

PAP  Phase 3   attest to one fact that Dikio is a round peg in a round hole, General Wilberforce concluded.