You’ve not disappointed our people – Ijaw monarchs tell Ndiomu

**Reaffirm support for PAP boss

Traditional rulers in the Niger Delta under the auspices of Ijaw Traditional Rulers Forum, Delta State, has reaffirmed their support for the Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Maj-Gen Barry Ndiomu (rtd).

Led by chairman of the forum, Elder Capt. King Joseph I. Timiyan, the monarchs said Ndiomu has worked hard to stabilize the relative peace in the region and lauded his approach to conflict resolution and wealth creation for ex-agitators.

A statement from the media office of the PAP, quoted the monarch to have made the remark in Warri, Delta State when Ndiomu visited him during an official tour to the city at the weekend.

Timiyan, who is also the Paramount Ruler of oil-rich Ogulagha Kingdom in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State,
lauded Ndiomu for according traditional rulers their deserved respect.

He described Ndiomu as a true Ijaw son, saying he is the most accessible head of the PAP since it was created and urged him to continue to silence his critics with his stellar performance.

While assuring the PAP helmsman of their unwavering support, the monarch noted that Ndiomu has fulfilled most of the promises he made after he was appointed.

He said: “We have seen a new dawn for the amnesty programme under your (Ndiomu) leadership. Unlike in the past, when others who were there do not relate with us, your case is different. Always sharing ideas with us on how to move the amnesty programme forward.

“You always make yourself available. And you have fulfilled most of the promises you made when you came. One good thing about you is the kind of respect you have accorded us as traditional rulers. You love and hold in high esteem the traditional institution which is a very good thing.

“Indeed you’re a true ijaw son. I pray for better days for you and let me again assure you that we will continue to defend you. We will not allow anyone to spoil your good works”.

Earlier in his remarks, Ndiomu thanked the monarchs for galvanizing support for him, noting that their encouragement has been a source of strength for him.

He lauded King Timiyan for his exemplary leadership which according to him, has brought enormous peace, unity and development to Ogulagha Kingdom.