PAP Administrator Intervenes, Settles Hospital Bills of Ailing Ijaw Music Legend as Salvation Ibena Rufus Hails Otuaro The National Chairman of Phase 2 Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Salvation Ibena Rufus has commended the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, High Chief Dennis Brutu Otuaro, PhD, for his swift intervention in the medical treatment of legendary Ijaw musician, Sugar Ere Lizzy Famous. Sugar Ere Lizzy Famous, widely celebrated for her 1996 hit song Yeibiri, had reportedly battled ill health for a prolonged period before her condition was brought to public attention through Miike Ekiye TV – The Ijaw Podcast. According to reports, the podcast host, Miike Ekiye, visited the veteran singer at her residence in Bomadi, Delta State, where he highlighted her deteriorating health and appealed for urgent assistance. Reacting within three days of the publication, Dr. Otuaro directed that the veteran musician be moved to a reputable hospital in Abuja for comprehensive medical care. The Presidential Amnesty Programme subsequently took full responsibility for her hospital bills, ensuring she received the treatment she urgently required. Speaking on the intervention, the National Chairman of Phase 2 PAP Salvation described Dr. Otuaro's prompt response as a demonstration of compassionate leadership and commitment to the welfare of people from the Niger Delta. He expressed appreciation to the PAP Administrator for responding without delay to the appeal, noting that the intervention has restored hope to the veteran musician and her family. Also expressing gratitude, media practitioner and Chief Executive Officer of TVAFRICA24, Barakumo Odede, thanked Dr. Otuaro for acting swiftly after the story was aired on Miike Ekiye TV – The Ijaw Podcast. He described the intervention as a remarkable act of humanity, saying it reflects the Administrator's dedication to supporting vulnerable Niger Delta stakeholders beyond the core mandate of the Presidential Amnesty Programme. The development has drawn commendation from several stakeholders, who described the timely intervention as a life-saving gesture and a testament to responsive leadership.

PAP Administrator Intervenes, Settles Hospital Bills of Ailing Ijaw Music Legend as Salvation Ibena Rufus Hails Otuaro

The National Chairman of Phase 2 Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Salvation Ibena Rufus has commended the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, High Chief Dennis Brutu Otuaro, PhD, for his swift intervention in the medical treatment of legendary Ijaw musician, Sugar Ere Lizzy Famous.

Sugar Ere Lizzy Famous, widely celebrated for her 1996 hit song Yeibiri, had reportedly battled ill health for a prolonged period before her condition was brought to public attention through Miike Ekiye TV – The Ijaw Podcast.

According to reports, the podcast host, Miike Ekiye, visited the veteran singer at her residence in Bomadi, Delta State, where he highlighted her deteriorating health and appealed for urgent assistance.

Reacting within three days of the publication, Dr. Otuaro directed that the veteran musician be moved to a reputable hospital in Abuja for comprehensive medical care. The Presidential Amnesty Programme subsequently took full responsibility for her hospital bills, ensuring she received the treatment she urgently required.

Speaking on the intervention, the National Chairman of Phase 2 PAP Salvation described Dr. Otuaro's prompt response as a demonstration of compassionate leadership and commitment to the welfare of people from the Niger Delta.

He expressed appreciation to the PAP Administrator for responding without delay to the appeal, noting that the intervention has restored hope to the veteran musician and her family.

Also expressing gratitude, media practitioner and Chief Executive Officer of TVAFRICA24, Barakumo Odede, thanked Dr. Otuaro for acting swiftly after the story was aired on Miike Ekiye TV – The Ijaw Podcast.

He described the intervention as a remarkable act of humanity, saying it reflects the Administrator's dedication to supporting vulnerable Niger Delta stakeholders beyond the core mandate of the Presidential Amnesty Programme.

The development has drawn commendation from several stakeholders, who described the timely intervention as a life-saving gesture and a testament to responsive leadership.

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