20 ex-agitators graduate as aircraft maintenance engineers

Out of the 75 ex-agitators trained under the Presidential Amnesty Program (PAP) Aviation Resuscitation Programme, no fewer than 20 of them have graduated under the scheme.

The Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Major General Barry Ndiomu (Rtd) during the graduation ceremony in Lagos 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”.

Ndiomu, who was represented by the Head of Reintegration, PAP Wilfred Musa, 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 noted 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.

He revealed that the newly trained aircraft maintenance engineers will 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.