Buhari extends Dikio’s tenure as amnesty programme boss

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the renewal of appointment of Colonel MD Dikio (rtd) as Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) for another one-year tenure.

This is contained in a terse statement issued by Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, on Thursday.

“Col. Dikio was first appointed in August 2020, and has, despite the challenges, been able to command widespread respect amongst the various stakeholders in the Niger Delta,” he said.