Amnesty Programme critical to global manpower supply’ – Ndiomu

Twenty Aircraft Maintenance Engineers have graduated under the Presidential Amnesty Programme’s (PAP) Aviation Training Scheme.

The beneficiaries are part of the PAP Aviation Resuscitation Programme for ex-agitators of the Niger Delta Region.

Speaking on Monday in Lagos at a brief but colorful Graduation Ceremony for the delegates, Major General Barry Ndiomu (Rtd) Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), stated that the various initiatives being deployed by his administration to improve the lives of young people is “critical to the supply of manpower globally in strategic industries and trade sectors”.

Mr. Wilfred Musa, HOR, PAP, Engr. Roland Ahmed, CEO. Leadstream Aviation Training, management team and delegates in a group photograph at the graduation of the first batch of the 20 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, at Leadstream Aviation Training in Ikeja Lagos, on Monday 30th October 2023. of Presidential Amnesty Programme train and certify delegates.

Ndiomu who was represented by Wilfred Musa, PAP’s Head of Reintegration, recalled that upon resumption of Office over a year ago, his administration decided to throw its weight behind the Aviation Resuscitation Program given the enormous opportunities that abound in the aviation industry and its relevance in building adequate human capacity.

Maintaining that the program has global relevance, he said: “By the time you all get jobs within the aviation industry, whether locally or internationally, you will earn a decent living, access robust knowledge, and become a part of a global network which will, in turn, empower you to add value to your families, communities, and ultimately, the Niger Delta.” He posited that aviation training might be very expensive but there is no amount that is too much to invest in the capacity development of a Niger Deltan.

In his brief remarks, the CEO of Leadstream Aviation Training Limited, Engr. Roland Ahmed commended the Presidential Amnesty Office for not giving up on the Aviation delegates. He added that the PAP by reason of this investment has become a strategic supplier of critical manpower to the fastest-growing global industry. It is worthy to note that these successful twenty aircraft maintenance engineers will now proceed on a 12-month on-the-job training (OJT) after which they will be adequately licensed, and type-rated. The on-the-job-training (OJT) experience has been fully funded by the PAP.

By this milestone, the Aviation Resuscitation Program of the PAP is gaining rapid altitude in a bid to fully equip and position trained delegates in the global aviation marketspace.


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