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PAP Administrator Felicitates King Ateke Tom on 62nd Birthday
By Divine Perezide
The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr. Dennis Brutu Otuaro, has congratulated the traditional ruler of Okochiri Kingdom in Rivers State, His Royal Majesty, King Ateke Tom, on the occasion of his 62nd birthday, describing him as a distinguished monarch whose contributions to peace and development in the Niger Delta remain remarkable.
In a goodwill message issued on Wednesday, Dr. Otuaro commended the revered monarch for his commitment to promoting unity, stability and progress within Okochiri Kingdom and across the wider Niger Delta region.
The PAP Administrator noted that King Ateke, who is widely known as the “Sekuro of the Niger Delta,” has played a significant role in fostering peace, security and development in the region, while also providing purposeful leadership to his people since ascending the throne.
According to him, the monarch’s dedication to service and community development has left visible and lasting impacts on Okochiri Kingdom.
Dr. Otuaro also reaffirmed the importance of traditional institutions in promoting peace and sustainable development, stressing that royal fathers remain critical stakeholders in the Presidential Amnesty Programme’s peace-building efforts throughout the Niger Delta.
He stated that the PAP would continue to engage and collaborate with traditional rulers to strengthen peace, stability and development initiatives across the region.
While celebrating the monarch’s new age, the PAP boss urged the people of Okochiri Kingdom to continue supporting their king and the council of chiefs in sustaining harmony and progress within the community.
Offering prayers for the monarch, Dr. Otuaro said:
“Today, I join family, friends and all people of goodwill, as well as sons and daughters of the Niger Delta, to heartily celebrate the King of Okochiri Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, King Ateke Tom, on the occasion of his 62nd birthday.”
He added:
“Attaining this milestone is a proof of God’s mercy and grace upon the life of King Ateke. He is a worthy traditional ruler and a great leader who is strongly committed to the unity, peace, and progress of his community.”
Highlighting the monarch’s contributions to the region, Otuaro further stated:
“We are proud of his huge contributions to the peace, stability, security and development of our region, which cannot be wished away by anybody.”
The PAP Administrator also praised the king’s leadership since his ascension to the throne, saying:
“Since ascending the throne, King Ateke has continued to render commendable service, and lead his people on the path of peace and progress of Okochiri Kingdom. He has also been very supportive of efforts at peacebuilding and development of our region. It is my earnest prayer that God Almighty will grant him more wisdom, renewed strength, good health and long life.”
The congratulatory message was conveyed in a statement signed by Mr. Igoniko Oduma, Special Assistant on Media to the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, on June 3, 2026.
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According to the campaign team, the attackers allegedly blocked the convoy, pelted vehicles with stones and subsequently targeted journalists and members of the accompanying media crew.
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