Former militant commander will obtain the NUJ award in February in Abuja
The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) will confer Nationwide Benefit Award on former Niger Delta militant commander, Chief Gov. Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo.
The glory, in keeping with the NUJ nationwide management, is in recognition of Tomplo's contributions to the prevailing peace within the Niger Delta and the success achieved within the battle in opposition to crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism, led by the ex-commander of the motion. for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND).
The Nationwide President of NUJ, Chief Chris Isiguzo, made this recognized final weekend throughout a go to to Tompolo at Oporoza Group, Warri South West LGA, Delta State.
He stated the formal presentation of the award to Tompolo would happen on the affiliation's upcoming annual convention in Abuja in February.
Isiguzo led some nationwide leaders of the affiliation, together with the Nationwide Secretary, Mr. Shuaibu Usman Leman, in addition to state and native chapter leaders of NUJ, to the assembly.
Isiguzo, whereas briefing Tompolo and his aides, stated that in making the choice, the NUJ profiled the actions of the previous militia, particularly its involvement in restoring lasting peace to the area.
Isiguzo stated Tompolo has largely contributed to relative peace within the hitherto war-ravaged oil-rich area.
Additionally, Isiguzo counseled Tompolo for his continued dedication to ending the menace of crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism and different sharp practices related to crude oil exploration and manufacturing, in addition to the transportation of petroleum merchandise.
In response to NUJ President Tompolo, because of the efforts of his pipeline surveillance firm Tantita Safety Providers Restricted (TSSL), the nation's waterways have develop into a nightmare for legal components and financial saboteurs.
Isiguzo recalled a few of the large strides made by TSSL led by Tompolo within the manhunt for the oil buccaneers and unlawful oil barons alongside the nation's waterways, particularly the latest arrest of MT Kali, who was allegedly siphoning crude oil from the Pennington oil discipline of the Anglo-Dutch authorities. power large Shell Petroleum Improvement Firm (SPDC) in Bayelsa State.
Isiguzo admitted that with TSSL's patriotic zeal in pursuit of the oil thieves, crude oil manufacturing rose steadily, including that this improvement “finally pushes the nation onto the trail of sustainable financial restoration and prosperity.”
Isiguzo stated the NUJ joined different stakeholders inside and out of doors the nation in showering reward and reward on TSSL and its operators for satisfactorily discharging its oversight capabilities of monitoring and defending the nation's financial property.
He stated: “Chief Gov. Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, the NUJ has profiled your actions, and we’re impressed by your patriotic zeal to make Nigeria work once more via your pursuit of these stealing the nation’s oil wealth. The NUJ is happy to notice that crude oil manufacturing is progressively growing and that we will simply meet OPEC quotas. With extra income from further crude oil manufacturing, we will have extra money to run our cash.”
“The NUJ additionally acknowledges the prevailing peace within the Niger Delta, for which you may have performed a vital position. For these vital contributions you may have made to the expansion and improvement of the nation, the NUJ has determined to honor you with one among our prestigious awards.”
“We’re right here to formally inform you of the NUJ's determination to confer this well-deserved honor on you. To show the seriousness connected to this dedication, I’ve with me the Nationwide Secretary, Mr. Shuaibu Usman Leman, in addition to different leaders of the NUJ from the State Council and the Warri Chapter of the affiliation.
“We take this chance to additionally formally invite you to the inauguration and presentation of awards at our nationwide convention in Abuja in February,” Isiguzo added.
Reacting, Tompolo, who joined a former member of the Bayelsa State Home Meeting, representing Southern Ijaw Constituency 4, Chief Macdonald Igbadiwei and his media advisor, Mr. Paul, in receiving the NUJ delegation Bebenimibo, categorical their gratitude to NUJ for the distinction bestowed.
The ex-militant chief stated he was elated {that a} strategic stakeholder within the Nigeria challenge similar to NUJ has acknowledged and appreciated his contributions to nationwide improvement and chosen him for the award.
Tompolo assured the NUJ and Nigerians that the award would push him to do extra for the nation.
Members of the NUJ within the Nationwide President's entourage embody the previous Chairman of the Delta State Council, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu; a senior journalist, Asiwaju Sola Adebayo; Chairman of the Warri Correspondent Chapel of NUJ, Mr. Okies Vicky-Okpomor; one among his predecessors and Vanguard's correspondent, Chief Akpokona Omafuaire; Senior Correspondent of ThisDay Newspaper, Mr. Sylvester Idowu; and Mr Gbenga Ahmed of Unbiased Tv (ITV), Benin Metropolis, amongst others.
