The Federal government will spend the sum of N35 billion on ex-militants in the Niger Delta as part of the amnesty programme, presidential aide on amnesty, Kingsley Kuku, has said.
Speaking when he appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Niger Delta chaired by Rep. Warman Ogoriba (PDP, Bayelsa), disclosed that the money will be spent on skills acquisition and vocational training.
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