The Edo State Government has denied revoking the Presidential Amnesty Programme in the state.
The denial was made by the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie, in a statement on Wednesday.
"The attention of the Edo State Government has been drawn to a misleading report in a section of the media that the state has revoked the Presidential Amnesty Programme in the state. We wish to categorically deny this report."
Ogie explained that the state government has been working with the programme to integrate ex-agitators into the society and provide them with skills and training to become productive citizens.
"Unfortunately, some individuals who were beneficiaries of the programme are still pending the payment of their stipends. We understand the frustration this has caused and are working with the programme to resolve the issue."
"Therefore, we wish to assure the public that the Presidential Amnesty Programme is still operational in Edo State and we will continue to work with the programme to ensure its success," he said.
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