Otuaro described Tompolo as a foremost Niger Delta freedom fighter, a patriot and a distinguished son of Nigeria, the region and Ijaw nation.
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He stated this while explaining what informed his decision to expand the scheme and increase formal education opportunities for poor students, and to build a huge manpower base in the region.
According to information available to The Eagle Online, the mother of the ex-PAP boss passed away on October 14, 2025 at the age of 90.
While warning against the alleged fraudulent act, Otuaro reiterated that the PAP scholarship application process for undergraduate and post-graduate programmes is free and money exchange for services was not allowed.
He noted with concern the recent rise in politically-charged rhetoric and coordinated attempts by some politicians to pit ex-agitators and beneficiaries of the programme against the Federal Government even ahead of the 2027 elections.
The Leadership, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Media Training was organised for its stakeholders in collaboration with the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Abuja.
He spoke at the 2nd President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Leadership Conference and Awards themed “Electoral Management Institution: Midwife of True Democracy, Development, and Prosperity,” which was organised by the Global Initiative for Leadership Success in Abuja on Saturday.
In his Easter message on Sunday, Otuaro urged stakeholders of the region- men, women, youths and all ex-agitators- to imbibe the spirit of peace, unity, and sacrifice embodied by the Lord Jesus Christ.
He explained that this formed part of his resolve to add value to the programme beyond the N65,000 monthly stipends paid to the ex-agitators.
Abbe passed away after a brief illness in Abuja on Saturday at the age of 75.
The IYN levelled the allegation in a statement by its President, Frank Ebikabo, and the Secretary, Federal Ebiaridor, on Sunday.
After a seemingly long process of consultations he came up with a decision many have described as a masterstroke. He appointed a young dynamic and vibrant advocate for peace and development in the Niger Delta, Dr Dennis Otuaro, to oversee the affair of the office.
Otuaro advised them to realise that protecting the region from violent actions and disruption of the peace would attract more businesses.
Otuaro gave the advice during his meeting with the PAP scholarship students currently studying in the United Kingdom on Sunday.
INC President, Prof. Benjamin Okaba, said this when the apex Ijaw socio-cultural body visited Otuaro at the PAP Office.
Otuaro urged them to promote peace and security in the oil rich region, emphasising the importance of avoiding actions that could undermine the objectives of the PAP