Back Amnesty With Concrete Dev, FG Told

Federal Government of Nigeria has been called upon to take urgent step to ensure that the post amnesty programme is consolidated by concrete infrastructures in the Niger Delta region.
The Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cok Serve Limited, Mr Chidi Okoro, made the call Tuesday, when he received an Award, “Ambassador for Peace,” at the Youths Ambassador for Peace Award ceremony in Port Harcourt. Mr Okoroh, also called on governors and leaders in the region to set exemplary steps for Federal government by embarking on programmes that would develop oil host communities in the area.
The Company Director, who commended President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua for initiating and executing the amnesty package said the problem of youths restiveness in Niger Delta could only be solved, if the youths in the region were engaged by government in any employment activities that could keep them busy.
He said the people of the region could forget the past, if government is sufficiently taking up on the sincere note by executing programmes that would give the region a lift of development. On Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi two years anniversary, Mr Okoroh scored the performance of the administration high, saying that Governor Amaechi has performed exceptionally well, comparing to past administrations in the state.
He called on residents in Rivers State to support the Governor, opining that Governor Amaechi mean well for the state. The CEO, who was honoured “Ambassador for Peace” thanked the youths body for taking the part to preach for lasting peace in Niger Delta.
Mr Okoroh advised the youths body to build a unity of purpose with sincere principles and transparency.
He urged them to tow the path that would create good records for younger generations, while wishing the youths body well in its activities.