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June 24, 2025

NAPS commends Tantita for safeguarding Nigeria’s oil infrastructure, stabilizing N/Delta

NAPS commends Tantita for safeguarding Nigeria’s oil infrastructure, stabilizing N/Delta

The South-South Zonal leadership of the National Association of Polytechnic Students {NAPS} has issued a formal commendation, expressing profound appreciation for the exceptional efforts of TANTITA Security Services Nigeria Limited and its visionary founder, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo. The commendation highlights the pivotal role TANTITA has played in safeguarding Nigeria’s critical oil infrastructure and restoring stability within the Niger Delta region.

In an official statement released today by the NAPS South-South Coordinator, Comrade Jemima Ganagana-Dama, the student body underscored the immense national significance of TANTITA’s operations. “TANTITA’s unwavering dedication to protecting our nation’s vital oil pipelines and significantly enhancing crude oil production levels is in direct alignment with, and indeed instrumental to, the achievement of key regional development objectives, including the overarching MORE Agenda,” Comrade Ganagana-Dama stated. She further emphasized, “The strategic deployment of TANTITA, under the effective leadership of its management team led by the Managing Director, Chief Kestin Pondi, to diligently monitor oil facilities and proactively prevent the theft of Nigeria’s invaluable resources represents a service of unparalleled national importance, contributing directly to our economic stability and growth.”

The NAPS South-South leadership specifically lauded TANTITA’s remarkable operational success in its resolute fight against pervasive economic sabotage. Comrade Ganagana-Dama elaborated on the firm’s impactful interventions: “TANTITA’s security services have not only intensified but also significantly optimized efforts to combat the multifaceted challenges of crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism that have long plagued our nation.” She continued, “Their highly trained operatives have been relentlessly pursuing perpetrators of oil theft, meticulously seizing illicit equipment, and effectively dislodging criminal elements from the coastal areas and intricate creeks of the Niger Delta.”

This sustained and highly effective pressure exerted by TANTITA has yielded tangible results. “As a direct consequence of this unwavering commitment and sustained operational pressure, a substantial number of individuals previously involved in these nefarious illegal activities have reportedly abandoned their operations, signalling a significant disruption to the illicit oil economy,” Comrade Ganagana-Dama affirmed. This speaks volumes about the firm’s efficacy in restoring a semblance of order where impunity once reigned.

The NAPS Coordinator particularly praised TANTITA for its instrumental role in systematically dismantling the entrenched criminal syndicates that had historically operated with an alarming degree of impunity within the region. She referenced TANTITA’s publicly declared promise to the Nigerian Bar Association {NBA} and other critical stakeholders to completely eradicate this menace, thereby ensuring the restoration of law and order throughout the Niger Delta. This commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring accountability for economic crimes resonates deeply with the aspirations of the youth and the broader Nigerian populace.

Beyond the immediate economic benefits, the statement further commended TANTITA for its far-reaching positive contributions to environmental protection and the upliftment of host communities.

“By proactively preventing crude oil theft and meticulously curbing pipeline vandalism, TANTITA is playing a crucial role in mitigating the devastating environmental pollution that has historically been caused by unregulated illegal refining activities and catastrophic pipeline breaches,” said Comrade Ganagana-Dama. “This ensures that the communities which serve as the very bedrock of our nation’s wealth base can finally begin to witness more tangible and equitable benefits accruing from legitimate oil exploration activities, fostering sustainable development and improved living conditions.”

The formal endorsement from the NAPS South-South leadership represents a significant addition of a prominent youth voice to the increasingly widespread public acknowledgment of TANTITA’s indispensable role. This recognition underscores the firm’s vital contributions to securing Nigeria’s economic assets, fostering an environment conducive to investment, and promoting lasting peace and stability within the Niger Delta region. The National Association of Polytechnic Students stands in solidarity with efforts aimed at nation-building and commends TANTITA Security Services Nigeria Limited for setting a commendable standard in national service.