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  • N/Delta coalition lauds Tantita security as crude oil losses hit 16-year low

    N/Delta coalition lauds Tantita security as crude oil losses hit 16-year low

    The Niger-Delta Environmental Justice Coalition has praised Tantita Security Services Limited for its pivotal role in curbing crude oil theft in the Niger Delta, following a Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) report that revealed daily crude oil losses have dropped to a 16-year low of 9,600 barrels per day (bpd) as of July 2025.

    In a statement issued in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, coalition spokesman Comrade Abalagha Adawari hailed Tantita’s operatives for their bravery and dedication in safeguarding critical oil pipelines despite constant threats to their lives.

    “The personnel of Tantita Security Services have risked their lives to combat notorious oil bunkers in the Niger Delta,” Adawari said.

    “The NUPRC report is a testament to their relentless efforts in reducing crude oil theft to its lowest level since 2009.”

    According to the NUPRC, crude oil losses due to theft and metering inaccuracies have plummeted to 9,600 bpd, a significant improvement from the high-loss years that have long plagued Nigeria’s oil industry. Between January and July 2025, total losses amounted to 2.04 million barrels, averaging 9,600 bpd over the seven-month period. This marks the lowest loss rate since 2009, when daily losses reached a record low of 8,500 bpd.

    The coalition attributed this progress to Tantita’s strategic interventions and deep knowledge of the Niger Delta’s terrain, which have proven instrumental in tackling oil theft. “Tantita’s operatives are uniquely equipped to address this challenge,” Adawari noted. “Their efforts have brought about a remarkable turnaround for Nigeria’s upstream oil sector.”

    The coalition urged the Tinubu administration to sustain its support for Tantita’s initiatives and warned against allowing saboteurs to derail the progress made.

    “Continued collaboration between the government and Tantita is essential to eliminating crude oil losses and securing a prosperous future for Nigeria’s oil industry,” Adawari emphasized.

    The NUPRC report highlights the importance of sustained efforts to protect Nigeria’s oil infrastructure, a critical driver of the nation’s economy. As Tantita Security Services continues its fight against oil theft, stakeholders remain optimistic that these gains will bolster Nigeria’s oil production and revenue in the years ahead.

  • NSCDC, Tantita operatives undergo training to ramp up oil output, revenue drive

    NSCDC, Tantita operatives undergo training to ramp up oil output, revenue drive

    Nigeria’s efforts to ramp up crude oil production and stabilise government revenue have received a boost as Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) began a three-day capacity building training for operatives in Effurun, Delta State.

    The programme, facilitated by Top-Private Security Services Limited, is designed to strengthen surveillance, coordination, and protection of critical oil infrastructure.

    Managing Director of Tantita, Chief Kestin Pondi, represented by TSSNL General Manager, Brig. Gen. Efe Dafioghor, described the training as timely in view of ongoing national efforts to curb oil theft and increase crude output.

    “The more you make the pipelines green, the more you improve the natural resources that build the nation. This training is to build our capacity to sustain gains already recorded,” Pondi said, commending Tantita operatives as well as the Nigerian Army, Navy, and NSCDC for their contributions to improved oil production.

    In his opening remarks, Executive Director of Operations and Technical, Captain Warredi Enisuoh, represented by TSSNL’s Head of Technical, Mr. Roland Isereke, recalled that prior to Tantita’s operations in 2022, Nigeria was battling massive crude losses, with production dipping below one million barrels per day.

    “Today, the pipelines in our areas of operation remain green. Illegal refining has been reduced to the barest minimum, and that is because of you (operatives),” Enisuoh said. 

    He added that new technologies, including long-range drones capable of 16-hour flights, were being deployed to strengthen surveillance and quick response in the creeks.

    He urged participants to take the training seriously, noting that their work on the field was crucial not just to security, but to the stability of Nigeria’s economy.

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    On his part, owner of Top-Private Security Services, Commodore Omatseye Nesiama (Rtd), said full participation in the training would translate into better operational outcomes, safeguarding oil revenue and supporting government’s fiscal programmes.

    The training comes at a time when the Federal Government is banking on increased oil production to meet budgetary targets, improve foreign reserves, and stabilise the naira.

    Areas to be looked at the training include Pipeline Protection Strategy, HSE & Emmergency Procedures – Oil Assets Surveillance vis-à-vis Legal applications, Health Safety & Environment Practices: Marine Transportation Safety, Threat Assessment & Risk Management; Maritime Security, Intelligence & Basics of Anti-Sabotage Operations – Operational Protocols in Maritime and Riverside Environment, Intelligence Gathering, Analysis and Application; Surveillance Techniques and Use of Technology; Anti-Sabotage Tactics and Field Techniques and Civil-Military/Paramilitary Cooperation & Capstone Project.

  • Tantita Security to N/Delta communities:diversify earnings from crude oil pipelines

    Tantita Security to N/Delta communities:diversify earnings from crude oil pipelines

    • Urges region to embrace carbon capture technology

    The Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSS) has urged communities in the Niger Delta to diversify income sources away from crude oil pipelines to enhance their livelihoods without exacerbating environmental degradation in the region.

    The Tompolo-owned security firm said this shift would also encourage local agriculture, fishing, and other sustainable practices that could flourish in a healthier ecosystem.

    The Executive Director, Operations and Technical (TSS), Captain Warredi Enisuoh, made the assertion in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, on Friday, during the Pre-Summit Conference of the Pan-Ijaw Economic Summit 2024 organised by Azaiki Foundation in partnership with Ijaw National Congress, with the theme: ‘Environmental Regeneration and Economic Sustainability’.

    Enisuoh said with the ongoing efforts to address pressing socio-economic challenges linked to security issues in the region’s communities, there was the need to broaden the discourse on sustainable development. He said the focus should be on promoting carbon capture, carbon credits, and the economic potential these concepts hold, particularly in a region abundant in natural resources.

    He said the extraction of crude oil had led to significant environmental degradation, reduced life expectancy, and the deterioration of living conditions in these areas.

    He said as communities dependent on these resources face security challenges, attention must be redirected towards sustainable and viable alternatives.

    Enisuoh, therefore, advocated the adoption of carbon capture technology, which, while not yet well-known in the region, has immense potential, noting that the region’s environment is rich in flora, particularly mango trees, which play a crucial role in sequestering carbon dioxide (CO₂).

    He said each mango tree could absorb approximately 80 kilogrammes of CO₂ annually, noting that by cultivating and preserving these trees, communities could create a significant income stream through carbon credits.

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    Enisuoh stated: “By diversifying income sources away from crude oil pipelines, communities can enhance their livelihoods without exacerbating environmental degradation.

    “This shift will also encourage local agriculture, fishing, and other sustainable practices that can flourish in a healthier ecosystem.

    “We are eager to collaborate with global carbon credit companies and stakeholders interested in green development initiatives.

    “We want to develop industries that prioritize sustainability, minimizing further carbon emissions and global warming impact.

    “We advocate for the enhancement of local infrastructure that supports carbon capture initiatives, which will simultaneously protect existing resources and ecosystems.”

    The Tantita official spoke of the imperative need for engaging with governmental bodies to foster policies that support sustainable practices and infrastructure development tailored to carbon capture technology.

    He further said: “Our message to the communities and government is to embrace the vast opportunities within carbon capture and sustainability.

  • Tantita Security to N/Delta communities: diversify income sources away from crude oil pipelines

    Tantita Security to N/Delta communities: diversify income sources away from crude oil pipelines

    The Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSS) has urged communities in the Niger Delta to diversify income sources away from crude oil pipelines to enhance their livelihoods without exacerbating environmental degradation in the region.

    The Tompolo-owned security firm said this shift would also encourage local agriculture, fishing, and other sustainable practices that could flourish in a healthier ecosystem.

    The Executive Director, Operations and Technical (TSS), Captain Warredi Enisuoh, disclosed this in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, on Friday, during the Pre-Summit Conference of the Pan-Ijaw Economic Summit 2024 organised by Azaiki Foundation in partnership with Ijaw National Congress, with the theme: ‘Environmental Regeneration and Economic Sustainability’.

    Enisuoh said with the ongoing efforts to address pressing socio-economic challenges linked to security issues in the region’s communities, there was a need to broaden the discourse on sustainable development. He said the focus should be on promoting carbon capture, carbon credits, and the economic potential these concepts hold, particularly in a region abundant in natural resources.

    He said the extraction of crude oil had led to significant environmental degradation, reduced life expectancy, and the deterioration of living conditions in these areas.

    He said as communities dependent on these resources face security challenges, attention must be redirected towards sustainable and viable alternatives.

    Enisuoh, therefore, advocated the adoption of carbon capture technology, which, while not yet well-known in the region, has immense potential, noting that the region’s environment is rich in flora, particularly mango trees, which play a crucial role in sequestering carbon dioxide (CO₂).

    He said each mango tree could absorb approximately 80 kilogrammes of CO₂ annually, noting that by cultivating and preserving these trees, communities could create a significant income stream through carbon credits.

    Enisuoh stated: “By diversifying income sources away from crude oil pipelines, communities can enhance their livelihoods without exacerbating environmental degradation.

    “This shift will also encourage local agriculture, fishing, and other sustainable practices that can flourish in a healthier ecosystem.

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    “We are eager to collaborate with global carbon credit companies and stakeholders interested in green development initiatives.

    “We want to develop industries that prioritize sustainability, minimizing further carbon emissions and global warming impact.

    “We advocate for the enhancement of local infrastructure that supports carbon capture initiatives, which will simultaneously protect existing resources and ecosystems.”

    The Tantita official spoke of the imperative need for engaging with governmental bodies to foster policies that support sustainable practices and infrastructure development tailored to carbon capture technology.

    He further said: “Our message to the communities and government is to embrace the vast opportunities within carbon capture and sustainability.

    “By investing in our environment, we can secure a healthier future, unlock new economic potential, and ensure that our communities thrive without compromising their ecological integrity.

    “Together, let us turn our rich natural resources into a pathway towards socio-economic resilience and environmental sustainability.

    “We look forward to further discussions and partnerships that can help us achieve these aspirations.”