The Post-Amnesty Programme in the Niger Delta: Challenges and Prospects

Critique of the Niger Delta Amnesty process - the paper explores the perceived benefits of the programme (including a rise in oil production and fall in kidnappings) as well as challenges associated with eligibility and exclusion criteria and the impact of perceived benefits to militants on other at risk and vulnerable groups including unemployed youth. Interesting commentary on transaction costs associated with the programme in terms of programme management costs vs support to beneficiaries and the role of commanders.