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This study examined the amnesty programme and rehabilitation of youths in Rivers State, Nigeria. Data for the study were generated through a 41-item structured questionnaire administered to 384 respondents from Port Harcourt, Obio-Akpor, Asari-Toru, Ahoada West, Gokana and Eleme local government areas in Rivers State. The sample size for the study was drawn using the Taro Yamane’s formula, while the random and purposive sampling techniques were used to administer the questionnaire to the respondents. Two hypotheses were formulated and tested in the study in line with the objectives of the study. First, the study found a significant relationship between amnesty programme and rehabilitation of militant youths in Rivers State, Nigeria. Second, it also found a significant relationship between amnesty programme and training of militant youths for self-economic empowerment in Rivers State, Nigeria. As a result, the study concluded that more concerted efforts should be geared towards giving the amnesty programme all it needs for effective rehabilitation of the youths. Finally, the study recommended that the programme be given strong legal backing to ensure its sustenance, be opened for private-public partnership for its reinforcement and sustenance, be complemented by other innovative measures such as wide consultation with various stakeholders and inclusion of all Niger Delta youths, and be adequately funded and well organized, among other things.