PAP Sends 15 More Scholarship Beneficiaries For Postgraduate Studies To UK

The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) has sent an additional batch of 15 foreign scholarship beneficiaries for post-graduate studies in the United Kingdom.

The scholars will undertake master’s degree programmes in biomedical science, oil and gas engineering, data science, cyber security, software engineering, automotive engineering, communication culture and media, among others.

Speaking at the pre-departure briefing for the beneficiaries held at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja, the first leg of May 2026 deployments, the PAP Administrator, Dr Dennis Brutu Otuaro, said many of them merited the scholarship because they achieved first-class grades in their first degree programmes.

At the event, each scholar was given a laptop to enhance their academic studies.

Dr Otuaro attributed the large number of onshore and offshore scholarship deployments and the successes recorded by the PAP to the strong backing of President Bola Tinubu and the efficient supervision by the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.

He said he was unapologetic about the large-scale deployments, stressing that the decision was based on the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu, who is truly interested in the peace and development of the Niger Delta.

According to him, the programme is building a better future for the Niger Delta, as the scholarship beneficiaries will play critical roles in advancing the region’s development, sustainable peace, and stability.

He urged them always to remember that they were sent for studies and to be good ambassadors of Nigeria and the Niger Delta while in the UK.

The PAP boss, while addressing the scholars, said, “All the scholarship deployments and the monumental successes we have achieved are as a result of the strong support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the efficient supervision by the Office of the National Security Adviser.

“Be good ambassadors of Nigeria while in the United Kingdom, and don’t disappoint Nigeria and the Niger Delta. Do your best and return home after your studies to join hands in advancing peace and development in our communities.

“That is why we are making this effort; we are preparing you for tomorrow, so that you will be part of the process of our development and sustainable peace and stability in the Niger Delta. We are building a civilised, polite, educated and patriotic generation. You can make the most of this opportunity.

“I am unapologetic about the large number of scholarships that we are giving to young Niger Deltans for studies within and outside the country. I believe that we are doing the best for tomorrow, and there is no regret about it.”

Earlier in a presentation, the Head of Education, PAP, Dr Charles Ariye, had shared essential tips with the beneficiaries to guide them in their academic journey in the UK.

Speaking on behalf of the batch, Ikiere Victor, who is pursuing a master’s degree in mechanical engineering at Coventry University, expressed appreciation to the Federal Government, President Tinubu, and the PAP Administrator for the opportunity they were given, pledging to be good ambassadors of the nation.