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  • Tompolo Foundation, others train 100 youths in ICT

    Tompolo Foundation, others train 100 youths in ICT

    To enhance the skills of young Niger Deltans for global competitiveness in the digital world, Tompolo foundation in partnership with Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited and PEB ICT Services have given laptops to 100 participants in a six-month Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) training organised in Delta state.

    The programme drew particpants from five ethnic nationalities, namely, Ijaw, Isoko, Itsekiri, Urhobo and Ndokwa.

    Speaking at the graduation ceremony in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government, Managing Director of TSSNL and Chairman of the occasion, High Chief Kestin Pondi, said the programme was conceived to boost the capacity of Niger Deltans in digital skill.

    “The programme was designed with one clear objective: to empower our people, especially young Nigerians, with practical digital skills that are relevant in today’s world. Digital skills are no longer optional; they are essential for employment, entrepreneurship and global competitiveness.

    “Each participant is being provided with a laptop today. This is not merely a reward; it is a tool – a tool to practice, to work and to earn. By removing the barrier of access to basic ICT equipment, we are ensuring that the knowledge acquired here can be put to immediate and productive use.

    “This programme reflects the power of collaboration. I commend PEB ICT Services for their professionalism and quality delivery, and I acknowledge the Tompolo Foundation for its lasting commitment to human capital development. At Tantita, we remain firmly committed to initiatives that empower our teeming youth,” he said.

    On his part, Executive Secretary of the foundation, Dr. Paul Bebenimibo, noted that equipping young Nigerians in digital knowledge would save our nation from employment jeopardy.

    “The world is evolving and the main thing now is digital knowledge, that has to do with Information, Communication and Technology, which without it, the issue of employment is in jeopardy. 

    “We decided to bring these youths together to equip them with knowledge so that either they use it for employment purposes or entrepreneurship. It is our desire to continue to equip youths with this digital knowledge because of its global relevance now,” Bebenimibo stated.

  • Tompolo bags honorary doctorate from Edwin Clark University

    Tompolo bags honorary doctorate from Edwin Clark University

    Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited and Ibe-Ediwei of the Ijaw nation, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo), has been awarded an honorary doctorate by Edwin Clark University (ECU), Kiagbodo, Delta State, in recognition of his transformative contributions to educational development in the oil-rich Niger Delta region.

    Tompolo, alongside financial expert and chairman of the United Kingdom–based Ultra Goldfield Logistics Limited, Dr. Bade Adeshina, received honours at the university’s combined 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th convocation ceremony held over the weekend.

    While Tompolo was conferred with the Honorary Doctorate of Laws (LL.D) Honoris Causa, Adeshina received the Doctor of Management Science (D.MSc) (Honoris Causa) in Entrepreneurial Finance and Management.

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    Tompolo played a major role in the establishment of the Nigeria Maritime University (NMU), Okerenkoko, and the Mieka Diving Institute, Kurutie, providing the initial take-off campus for NMU in 2014. He also built a 250-room hostel to support quality education for youths in the Niger Delta.

    Represented at the convocation by Dr. Paul Bebenimibo, Registrar of NMU, Okerenkoko, Tompolo extended goodwill messages to the university management and graduating students on the milestone event.

    It will be recalled that NMU similarly conferred an Honorary Doctorate Degree (Honoris Causa) in Philosophy of Education on Tompolo in November 2023.

    Vice-Chancellor of ECU, Engr. Prof. Samuel Tita Wara announced that a total of 463 students graduated across various disciplines.

    The ceremony drew dignitaries from several tertiary institutions, including Delta State University, Abraka; Dennis Osadebey University; Novena University; Federal Polytechnic, Orogun; Delta State Maritime Institute, Burutu; and the Committee of Vice Chancellors of Universities, underscoring the event’s significance.

  • Group commends Tompolo’s commitment to security in Delta

    Group commends Tompolo’s commitment to security in Delta

    The leadership of members of the PBAT DOOR TO DOOR movement across the Southeast geopolitical zone has commended High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, for his remarkable commitment to improving security in Delta State, Niger Delta and Nigeria at large.

    In a press statement by its Zonal Coordinator in Southeast Amb Precious Emmanuel Ine, the PBAT DOOR TO DOOR described Tompolo’s gesture as a demonstration of his firm commitment to promoting peace, security, and progress in Delta State, Niger Delta and Nigeria.

    The group lauded Tompolo’s philanthropic efforts, which they say portrayed his dedication to the well-being and prosperity of the country.

    “The PBAT DOOR TO DOOR Movement proudly salutes you as a defender of the Renewed Hope mandate, whose uncommon act of generosity has further ignited confidence in the continuity and consolidation of the present administration. Indeed, your example will translate into strengthened public trust, deeper grassroots confidence and unwavering support that will guarantee a resounding second-term victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu come 2027.”

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    “We, therefore, reaffirm our total loyalty and commitment to advancing the Renewed Hope vision taking it from door to door, from street to street and from community to community, inspired by the legacy of men like you, High Chief Tompolo, whose deeds remind Nigerians that patriotism is the highest form of service.”

    Recall that Tompolo promised continued support for the Delta State Security Trust Fund after making a handsome donation at the event held at the Government House, recently.

    “The unprecedented donation and firm commitment to peace and security in the country by High Chief Tompolo are shining examples of his leadership and dedication to the development of Delta State, Niger Delta and Nigeria as a whole.

    “We commend him for his vision and generosity, and we urge others to follow his footsteps in supporting initiatives that promote peace and security in Delta State and Niger Delta region.

  • Tompolo donates N10b to Delta security fund

    Tompolo donates N10b to Delta security fund

    The Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), High Chief Government Ekpe Tompolo (aka Tompolo), has donated N10 billion to the Delta State Security Trust Fund.

    Tompolo announced the donation during the official launch of the Trust Fund at the Government House in Asaba.

    Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, top government officials, security heads, and community leaders attended the event.

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    The TSSNL Chair’s donation is said to be one of the largest private contributions to a state security initiative in Nigeria, further solidifying his position as a prominent advocate for stability and development in the Niger Delta region.

    The Delta State Security Trust Fund is a collaborative effort between the government and the private sector to address security challenges and foster a peaceful environment for growth and progress.

  • Tompolo donates N10b to support Delta security drive

    Tompolo donates N10b to support Delta security drive

    In a significant gesture of support for enhancing peace and security in Delta State, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has pledged a substantial contribution of ₦10 billion to the Delta State Security Trust Fund.

    Tompolo, who serves as the chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), made the announcement during the official launch of the Trust Fund at the Government House in Asaba.

    The event is attended by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, prominent government officials, security heads, and community leaders.

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    The TSSNL Chair’s donation is recognized as one of the largest private contributions to a state security initiative in Nigeria, further solidifying his position as a prominent advocate for stability and development in the Niger Delta region.

    This initiative reflects a collaborative effort between the government and the private sector to address security challenges and foster a peaceful environment for growth and progress in the state.

  • Ex-Militants back Tompolo’s door-to-door campaign ahead of 2027

    Ex-Militants back Tompolo’s door-to-door campaign ahead of 2027

    Ex-militants from Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, and Ondo states have declared their support for the recently launched President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT) Door-to-Door Campaign spearheaded by Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo.

    The ex-militants, who pledged to campaign and vote in line with Tompolo’s directives, made the declaration in Benin City during the inauguration of the national executives of Phase 3 of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), led by General Godstime Ogidigba.

    They also vowed to continue supporting security agencies and Tantita Security Services Limited in maintaining peace across the Niger Delta region.

    Speaking at the event, General Ogidigba assured that Phase 3 members would contribute to sustaining Nigeria’s oil production and pledged to unite aggrieved members under the programme.

    He further commended the Administrator of the PAP, Dr. Dennis Otuaro, describing him as the best administrator to have led the scheme. According to him, Otuaro restored several benefits previously denied to ex-agitators since assuming office.

    He said, “As ex-agitators, our loyalty is to Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, because what we are benefiting today is because of his steadfastness, persistence, and consistency. And I want to make it clear that we are joining Tompolo’s door-to-door campaign to make sure Tinubu returns to the Villa.

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    “We are also poised to work with Tompolo’s Tantita Security outfit to protect our oil infrastructure from oil thieves. We will support Tompolo by reaching out to some of our brothers who are still interested in doing some scanty bunkering because most of the people bursting the pipeline here, and some people were not captured during the amnesty program.

    “I know many of them who surrender their arms and were not documented got angry and resort to bunkering because they see it as their national cake. Over time, I have been talking to them, and they said nothing is coming to them. Now that I am the National Chairman, it will be easy for me to tell them that a new dawn has come and our father Tompolo has changed things.

    “Since Tompolo’s Tantita took over, the production of oil has increased, and sometimes we beat OPEC quarter, but that does not mean we have a hundred percent security in the area of pipeline”.

    Other members of the Phase Three. Amnesty national executives are Gen. Godwin Governor, Gen.Akpos Jericho, Gen Oyin Bolowei, Gen. Eniyekenimi, Gen Francis Akpohoro, Gen. Don Oney, Gen. Biboye Wilberforce, and Gen. Jokpa Emovon.

  • Tompolo mourns ‘unmaterialistic, principled’ ex-president

    Tompolo mourns ‘unmaterialistic, principled’ ex-president

    Chairman, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) and Ibe-Ebidouwei of Ijaw Nation, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (a.k.a Tompolo), has joined several Nigerians in mourning the passage of the immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari.

    Tompolo, in a statement, described Buhari as an unmaterialistic, principled and patriotic Nigerian who contributed his quota to the country’s development.

    He noted that it was these attributes that led him to contract his firm for the safeguarding of oil and gas assets in 2022.

    The statement read: “Buhari was a principled and patriotic Nigerian who contributed his quota to the development of Nigeria during his tenure as President from 2015 to 2023.

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    “He was not a materialistic person and was content with what God blessed him with.

    “He sought persons of character, goodwill, and vigour to serve the country while he was President.

    “That informed his hiring of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited to handle the surveillance of critical oil and gas facilities in 2022, when the country’s oil and gas infrastructures were bleeding.

    “Today, the story is different as the country is progressing steadily towards attaining a peak in oil production.”

    “Nigerians will miss his contributions to the unity and peace of their country.

    “I extend my heartfelt condolences to the country, his family, and close associates,” the statement added.

  • Tompolo excited over partnership between NUJ, Tantita

    Tompolo excited over partnership between NUJ, Tantita

    Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Tantita Security Services Limited, High Chief Government Ekpemuokpolo has applauded the Nigeria media in its strategic role in the fight against oil theft.

    Tompolo, who received the National, Zonal and State leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in his country home at Oporoza, headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom, weekend, noted that the media has been pivotal in the achievements of Tantita.

    He said Tantita today is globally recognised among first rate security companies in the world due to unfettered media reportage of the activities of Tantita Security Services.

    “All over the world, it is because of your work that people are seeing what we’re doing. Considering what the media is doing for us (Tantita), what we came to commission (building of the NUJ Warri Correspondents Chapel Secretariat), is small compared to what they are doing.

    “We want to use this medium to thank the immediate past president and the incumbent for giving us this opportunity to serve our country.

    “You need to work more harder. We can only achieve our aims and objectives if we work together. We cannot achieve it alone.

    “We have to put in all that we have – everything – to see that Nigerian waterways are regarded as the most secured. We can only achieve this together “, the reverred Ijaw leader stressed.

    Earlier, the National President of NUJ, Comrade Alhassan Yahya told Tompolo that the leadership of the NUJ was in Oporoza to thank him for the state of the art Press Centre built by Tantita for the Union, was first of its kind in the country.

    Yahya also showered praises on Tompolo for his support towards the 2024 Delegate Conference of the NUJ in Owerri, where he emerged as the national leader of the union.

    He acknowledged the uncommon generosity and philanthropy of the Ibe-Ebidouwei of Ijaw Nation to humanity, adding that his contributions significantly eased the burden of the union during tbe Owerri gathering .

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    The NUJ president restated the Union’s commitment to unity and collective destiny of Nigeria and assured the Chairman of Tantita Security Services Limited of NUJ’s continued partnership to ensure the company delivers on it set goals.

    The NUJ president was accompanied in the thank you visit by the immediate past president, Chief Chris Isiguzo, a distinguished veteran journalist, Asiwaju Sola Adebayo, the Deputy National President, Dr. Bimbo Oyetunde, Vice President and Secretary Zone F, Comrades Okpakamabo Dokubo and John Angese.

    Others were the Chairman and Secretary of NUJ Delta Council, Comrades Churchill Oyowe and Victor Sorokwu, Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) and her vice, Delta Chapter, Comrades Sonia Unobunjo and Ruth Omigie, among others.

  • Only President can take Nigeria to desired destination, says Tompolo

    Only President can take Nigeria to desired destination, says Tompolo

    Chairman of Tantita Security Services, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo, yesterday  said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is the only one that can take the country to the destination it desires to be.

     Tompolo made the remark  during PBAT Door-2-Door Movement Press Conference in Abuja to mobilise grassroots support for President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda as well as to commemorate Democracy Day which was on June 12.

    Represented by the Technical Adviser, Presidential Amnesty Programme, Edgar Daniel Biu, the Tantita boss expressed confidence in the ability of every Nigeria to make the government successful and promised to drive the movement to make sure it is organically connected to Nigerians at grass level.

    Tomopolo, who is the grand patron of the movement, said, “We believe President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is the one that can really take this country to that destination where we want it to be. Not too long ago, we saw, we all felt the direction this was country was  going, but it has taken the sagacity of President Tinubu’s to steer this country away from the precipice, from the brink of a fall.

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     “Today, it is quite evident, sir, that economically speaking, we are on a rebound. We are on a rebound. When you talk about fiscal and monetary policy, you can see better management of the exchange rate. We quite understand the pangs, the feelings of the ordinary Nigerians, how they feel about the economy. The President is not aloof to that. He has been quite proactive. There are so many progammes that have been put in place to bring that social cohesiveness for the ordinary Nigerian. We will take this movement to local governments, wards, units, states and we would organize it organically. Your voice will count,” he said.

    He also noted that the partnership with Tantita to secure oil and gas infrastructure is a springboard for economic development.

     “With regards to the pipeline vandalism, we all know the history of this country with regards to the hydrocarbon industry. It has worked to the disadvantage of the hydrocarbon industry,” he said.

  • Only Tinubu can take Nigeria to desired destination, says Tompolo

    Only Tinubu can take Nigeria to desired destination, says Tompolo

    Chairman of Tantita Security Services, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo, on Friday said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is the only Nigerian who can take the country to the destination it desires to be.

    He said this during PBAT Door-2-Door Movement Press Conference in Abuja to mobilise grassroots support for President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda as well as to commemorate Democracy Day which was on June 12.

    Represented by the Technical Adviser, Presidential Amnesty Programme, Edgar Daniel Biu, he expressed confidence in the ability of every Nigeria to make the government successful and promised to drive the movement to make sure it is organically connected to Nigerians at grass level.

    Tomopolo, who is the grand patron of the Movement, said, “We believe President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is the one that can really take this country to that destination where we want it to be. Not too long ago, we saw, we all felt the direction this was country was  going, but it has taken the sagacity of President Tinubu’s to steer this country away from the precipice, from the brink of a fall.

    “Today, it is quite evident, sir, that economically speaking, we are on a rebound. We are on a rebound. When you talk about the fiscal and monetary policy, you can see better management of the exchange rate. We quite understand the pangs, the feelings of the ordinary Nigerians, how they feel about the economy. The President is not aloof to that. He has been quite proactive. There are so many progammes that have been put in place to bring that social cohesiveness for the ordinary Nigerian. We will take this movement to local governments, wards, units, states and we would organize it organically. Your voice will count,” he said.

    He also noted that the partnership with Tantita to secure oil and gas infrastructure is a springboard for economic development.

     “With regards to the pipeline vandalism, we all know the history of this country with regards to the hydrocarbon industry. It has worked to the disadvantage of the hydrocarbon industry,” he said.

     He said since the involvement of Tantita, there has been upward production of our hydrocarbon.

     He said the collaboration had also taken the environment into consideration.

     “At the bed of the river, it used to be quite oily. But now you can see how clean it is. People are back into their traditional vocations, fishing, farming and all. We have better breathing environment. There are a whole lot of ailments beside the other social economic issue that comes out of the deficit of pipeline vandalism and crude oil theft.  We had soot before.

     “Now the environment, this region has been brought, I believe, under 70 % control. But where it matters most beyond the environment and bringing money into government coffers is this contract with Tantita has brought social stability in the Niger Delta, providing employment across the Niger Delta and beyond. Close to about 50,000 youths.

     “So in a nutshell, the contract with Tantita for providing security to our hydrocarbon industry, in hindsight, has provided a springboard for economic development. It has provided a springboard for inclusivity. It has provided a springboard. It’s like a silver bullet that has come to solve a lot of problems ranging from economic, environmental, and to all the social vices,” he said.

     The PBAT Door-2-Door Movement, Protem National Coordinator, Comrade Sunday Adekanbi, lauded the President Tinubu for bold reforms and landmark achievements, saying over the last two years, Nigeria has been on an irreversible path to prosperity under his leadership.

     He said the Tinubu presidency has rekindled hope and positioned the country as a beacon of democratic excellence and economic transformation.

     “In just two years, President Tinubu has demonstrated unparalleled vision, courage, and resolve, positioning Nigeria as a global economic powerhouse and a beacon of democratic governance. His bold reforms and transformative policies have laid a solid foundation for sustainable growth, prosperity, and unity,” he said.

     He pointed to a string of accomplishments in various sectors of national life, from education and healthcare to economic reforms, infrastructure development, and security, arguing that the administration’s pace and scale of delivery were unprecedented.

    Adekanbi highlighted the administration’s decision to unify the country’s multiple exchange rates and remove the longstanding petrol subsidy as bold moves that have not only stabilized the naira but also saved the government over $10 billion annually.

     He said Nigeria’s debt service-to-revenue ratio had dropped from 96% in 2022 to under 40% by 2024, a feat he attributed to fiscal discipline and increased government revenue, which reached N6 trillion in the first quarter of 2025.

     He also credited the administration with a rise in oil production to 1.61 million barrels per day and renewed investor confidence through programs such as Naira-for-Crude and the expansion of the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) initiative. He said projections to hit 2 million barrels per day by the end of 2025 and 5 million by 2027 were “realistic and achievable” under the current trajectory.

     The group praised the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), which it said had provided interest-free loans to over 500,000 students nationwide, as well as digital training programs for over 100,000 Nigerian youths. These, Adekanbi noted, were “game-changing” initiatives that would prepare Nigeria’s young population for the global tech-driven economy.

     Adekanbi commended ongoing infrastructure projects such as the 700-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and the Second Niger Bridge access roads. He described them as legacy projects that would deepen national integration and unlock economic potential across the regions.

     On healthcare, he said the revitalization of 1,000 primary healthcare centres, expansion of health insurance coverage to 20 million Nigerians, and new cancer treatment centres under the National Health Fellows program were improving access and equity in health delivery.

     On the security front, the group credited the administration with neutralizing over 13,500 terrorists and rescuing more than 11,000 kidnapped victims, noting the deployment of specialized Mining Marshals in the Niger Delta and other hotspots as part of efforts to secure critical assets and stabilize restive regions.

     Adekanbi also applauded President Tinubu’s push for local government autonomy through a landmark Supreme Court ruling and for strengthening institutions, promoting transparency, and restoring trust in governance.

     According to the group, about 70 million Nigerians have benefitted from the Conditional Cash Transfer Program, while the Consumer Credit Scheme and the construction of Renewed Hope Estates have expanded access to housing and credit facilities for citizens.

      “From digital governance reforms to the enforcement of the Data Protection Law, passport backlog clearance, and massive enrollment in the NIN database, the Tinubu administration is resetting the Nigerian system for efficiency, transparency, and inclusion,” Adekanbi added.

     The group also acknowledged its Grand Patron, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (alias Tompolo), for his steadfast belief in the Renewed Hope Agenda, citing Tinubu’s “stellar track record as Lagos State Governor” and his “transformational achievements” as President.

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     Adekanbi called on Nigerians to continue supporting the Tinubu administration to consolidate on its gains, pledging that the PBAT Door-2-Door Movement would intensify grassroots mobilization in defence of democratic dividends and national development.

     “Together, we will build a Nigeria that is prosperous, united, and globally respected,” he said.

     The Northeast Coordinator of the movement, Comrade Zakari Hashim, said the campaign seeks to bridge the gap between federal policies and everyday realities by delivering information, government programs, and tangible support directly to the doorsteps of ordinary Nigerians.

     “The PBAT Door-to-Door Movement is not just a campaign; it is a citizenship awakening, a grassroots revolution, and a commitment to rebuild Nigeria from the ground up,” Hashim said.

     He said positioned as a key driver of the Tinubu administration’s efforts to foster national development, the movement emphasizes inclusivity and participatory democracy.

     He said it aims to empower communities by providing firsthand awareness of initiatives targeting security, infrastructure, economic reform, social welfare, job creation, and youth involvement.

     Through direct household engagement, the initiative will promote government interventions, create feedback loops between citizens and decision-makers, and give every Nigerian a voice in governance, he said.

     “We’re taking good governance to every doorstep. From cities to villages, the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement is mobilizing Nigerians to understand, feel, and benefit from the Renewed Hope Agenda,” he said.