FG Sets Up Three Farms For Ex-Militants In Rivers

In line with the Federal Government resolve to diversify the economy and engage Niger Delta ex-agitators in meaningful ventures as part of systematic efforts to resettle and reintegrate them, the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Monday, launched an integrated agricultural initiative for delegates of the scheme in Rivers State.
The agricultural initiative involves three poultry farms in Elele and Isiokpo, in Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state.
Speaking at the launch of the scheme in Port Harcourt, the state capital, Monday, Presidential Amnesty Coordinator, Brig-Gen Paul Boroh (rtd), explained that the massive agricultural empowerment of the delegates was in keeping with government commitment to engage the ex-militants in viable and sustainable endeavours that would enable them carve solid livelihoods for themselves while at the same time contributing to the development of their families, communities and states.
Boroh stressed that government’s choice to engage some of the ex-agitators in agriculture was informed by the realisation that all who enrolled into the Amnesty programme could not be absolved into white collar jobs.
The Amnesty coordinator advocated strategic synergy by all stakeholders to ensure that all those who enrolled in the programme are trained in viable skills, adding that the delegates who volunteered for the programme will fill existing gaps in the agricultural value chain.
He recalled the various technical skills development initiatives both locally and internationally, designed by government to resettle and reintegrate the ex-militants in the Niger Delta region, and said that all the programmes show the determination of government to create meaningful employment and empower all youths in the country.
Boroh, therefore, appealed to all youth, who are still misguided and misdirected, to turn a new leaf, take advantage of the programmes, and join the vanguard of peace makers and nation builders, instead of destroyers.