President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday sacked Brigadier-General Paul Boroh (Rtd) as Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme for Niger Delta militants.

Professor Charles Quaker Dokubo who is currently Director of Research and Studies at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs replaced Boroh as coordinator.



The development was confirmed by Femi Adesina, Media aide to Buhari.

“President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Professor Charles Quaker Dokubo as the new Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme for former Niger Delta militants”, it read.

“He replaces Brigadier-General Paul Boroh (Rtd).

“Prof Dokubo is currently Director of Research and Studies at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs. He holds a PhD in Strategic Studies from the University of Bradford, United Kingdom, and hails from Abonema, Akuku-Toru Local Government of Rivers State.

“Meanwhile, the President directs the National Security Adviser (NSA) to carry out a full investigation Amnestye activities of the Amnesty Programme from 2015 to date, especially allegations of financial impropriety and other acts that are allegedly detrimental to the objectives of the Presidential Amnesty

Source: journalng.com

https://journalng.com/2018/03/13/buhari-fires-boroh-amnesty-boss/