Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), a private pipeline security surveillance firm operated by Chief Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo, has been awarded the Crude Oil Infrastructure Security Award 2023.
The letter of award was presented to Tompolo at Oporoza, Warri, South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, on Tuesday by a team of Vanguard Newspapers Editorial Board, led by the chairman, Ocherome Nnana.
Nnana said Tompolo has distinguished himself “as a committed security firm, leaving a legacy of hard work and patriotism.
“You have demonstrated excellence by providing innovative security measures that have led to a significant reduction in oil theft and sabotage of oil and gas assets.”
According to him, “We are here to inform you that the Board of Editors of Vanguard Media Limited has honoured Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited with Vanguard’s CRUDE OIL INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY AWARD for protecting critical national infrastructure and aiding economic recovery.”
“We note that you have distinguished yourself as a committed security firm, leaving a legacy of hard work and patriotism.
“You have demonstrated excellence by providing innovative security measures that have led to a significant reduction in oil theft and sabotage of oil and gas assets.
“The cutting-edge measures you implemented have ensured better monitoring and control of activities around oil and gas facilities, leading to an increase in the nation’s oil production output between 2022 and now.
“These laudable exploits ensured the increase of production from an all-time low of 900 barrels a day to 1.5 million barrels, impacting positively on the nation’s crude oil earnings.
“Apart from creating a safe environment for crude oil production and export, you have also created employment for the youths of the Niger Delta, thereby addressing one of the major triggers of youth restiveness in the region.
“The remarkable success Tantita has recorded in the last two years has not only revived the economy but also impacted positively on the economic well-being of Nigerians.
“You have reaffirmed the capacity of indigenous companies to deliver sensitive jobs in the oil industry, thereby aiding the realisation of the nation’s local content objectives.
“We may not be there yet in terms of total eradication of oil theft, but your commitment and professionalism leave no doubt that it’s achievable.
“Therefore, the history of ongoing efforts at revamping the economy will be incomplete without the copious mention of Tantita’s contributions.
“These and many more earned you this prestigious award. The philosophy of this award is to recognise and celebrate excellence, national pride, and service to humanity.” He stated.
The awards ceremony will take place on Friday, May 24, 2024, at the Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Time: 5.00 p.m.
Tompolo, on his part, commended Vanguard for the honour and continued support for him and his team.
Speaking through Dr. Paul Bebenimibo, Media Consultant, Tompolo said, “On behalf of the High Chief, Dr. Government Ekpemupolo, Chairman, Tantita Security Services Limited, we thank you for coming and for the honour done to Tantita and himself.
“We are grateful to Vanguard for the relationship we have had. We have come a long way, and we will continue to do our best.”
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