Otuaro pays tribute to late pioneer PAP boss, Godwin Abbe

The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr. Dennis Otuaro, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Major-General Godwin Abbe, who passed away in Abuja on Saturday at the age of 75 after a brief illness.

In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Assistant on Media, Igoniko Oduma, Otuaro described Abbe’s passing as a significant loss to Nigeria, the military, and Edo State.

He praised Abbe’s courage, dedication, and patriotism throughout his service to the country, noting his exceptional contributions as a military officer and public servant.

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Otuaro emphasized Abbe’s role as the first chairman of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (2009–2010), emphasizing the solid foundation he established, which has continued to guide the programme’s success.

He extended his condolences to the military, Abbe’s family, his community, and the government and people of Edo State.

“I received with deep sorrow and shock the news of the passing of Maj-Gen Godwin Abbe after a brief illness in Abuja on Saturday,” Otuaro said.

“His departure is a huge loss to the nation, the military institution, and Edo State. He was a brave, courageous and committed military officer who distinguished himself meritoriously in service to his fatherland.

“As the first chairman of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (2009–2010), Maj-Gen Godwin Abbe laid a solid foundation upon which the programme has made tremendous progress since its inception.

“I commiserate with the military institution, his family, community, the government and good people of Edo State on the sad incident. I pray to God for the eternal repose of his soul and to grant his family and loved ones the fortitude to bear this loss,” he added.

Abbe was also a former military governor of Akwa Ibom and Rivers States and served as Minister of Defence and Interior during his distinguished career.