Boro Day: Otuaro honours legacy of Niger Delta icon

The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr. Dennis Otuaro, has paid homage to the enduring legacy of the late Isaac Boro, a revered figure in the history of the Niger Delta, during the 2025 Boro Day commemoration.

In a statement released on Thursday by his Special Assistant on Media, Mr. Igoniko Oduma, Otuaro hailed Boro as a visionary leader whose life’s work was dedicated to the pursuit of justice, equity, and development for the people of the Niger Delta and Nigeria at large.

Describing the Kaiama-born activist as a symbol of courage and foresight, Otuaro emphasized that Boro’s sacrifices laid the groundwork for continued advocacy and unity in the region’s quest for socio-economic progress.

“On the occasion of the 2025 Boro Day celebration, I salute the cherished memory of Isaac Boro. I also salute his vision, courage, resilience and enduring legacy of selfless service and sacrifices for the Niger Delta region,” he said.

“He fought for an egalitarian society where fairness, justice and equity would be the strong pillars of advancement and development as well as mutual co-existence.

“His struggle for better living conditions for his people was based on these principles and values. He cannot be honoured and celebrated enough for his sacrifices,” Otuaro added.

The PAP administrator underscored the lasting influence of Boro’s activism, noting its role in the establishment of various federal institutions designed to tackle the unique issues faced by the Niger Delta.

He called on Ijaw and Niger Delta youths to ensure a peaceful and organized observance of Boro Day, urging them to support regional peace and stability in alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the administration’s development efforts.

While saying Boro’s accomplishments will continue to resonate in the history of minority rights struggles, Otuaro encouraged younger generations to uphold the values the late hero championed.