Presidential Amnesty Program (PAP) and Human Capital Development in Niger-Delta

Abstract

The study examines the impact of Presidential Amnesty Program (PAP) on human capital development in Niger-Delta. The study used primary data and the population of the study consist of the participant of the PAP in the Niger Delta Region, out of which 232 participants were randomly selected as the sample size using simple random sampling technique. Structured questionnaires were used to gather information from the respondents and the information gathered was presented in tables, pie and graphs and SSPS were used to test for the impact of PAP on human capital development in the Niger-Delta. The result of the study shows that PAP has a positive impact on human capital development in the Niger-Delta. The indicators and ndings of the study shows that PAP has the potentials to improve the level of human capital development in the region and in the country at large. However, the challenges observed are that some delegates were selected but not trained and empowered. Some did not benet from the training, employment and empowerment. Therefore, the framework for PAP should be strengthened by increasing the capacity of the program to accommodate more delegates for training and education for sustainable human capital development in the Niger-Delta Region as well as enduring peace.