Dr. Gov. Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, has vowed to do all the pieces potential to make sure that each day crude oil manufacturing continues to rise and the nation's revenues proceed to rise.
Tompolo, who can be a paramount chief in Ijaw land, made the pledge on Saturday night in Oporoza, the headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom within the Warri South-West Native Authorities Space of Delta.
He spoke shortly after receiving an “Inside Safety Meritorious Award” conferred on him by the nationwide physique of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ).
In his tackle to journalists, Tompolo acknowledged the essential position of the media in selling peace and stabilizing democracy within the nation.
“The one place I’ve to name my nation is Nigeria, so I’ll do all the pieces in my energy to make sure that crude oil manufacturing will increase.
“The important position of the media in Nigeria can’t be overstated. Nothing affordable may be achieved with out the media, so I need to enchantment to its appreciation,” stated Tompolo.
The Information Company of Nigeria (NAN) recollects that Tompolo’s Tantita Safety Providers Nigeria Ltd. (TSSNL), a non-public pipeline surveillance safety outfit, was roped in by the Federal Authorities to curb crude oil theft within the Niger Delta.
NAN recollects that between January and February 2024, the personal safety outfit, in collaboration with the Federal Authorities safety businesses, seized the vessels of MT Kali and MT Harbor Spirit whereas illegally siphoning crude oil in Bayelsa.
Because of this, two Federal Excessive Courts in Abuja just lately ordered the forfeiture of the heavy ocean liner to the Federal Authorities.
The courts additionally ordered the Nigerian Nationwide Petroleum Firm Ltd. (NNPCL) to promote the stolen crude oil within the ships.
Earlier in his opening tackle, the Chairman of the NUJ, Mr Chris Isiguzo, recommended Tompolo's contributions to inner safety, particularly within the Niger Delta.
He famous that the winner had considerably assisted the nation in addressing the problem of crude oil theft which he stated, after extra time, was consuming the nationwide lives of Nigerians.
Isiguzo stated the problems of insecurity and financial sabotage within the nation had been worrying and of nice significance to Nigerians.
“However in the present day, somebody has risen to the event and gathered a complete host of younger males who’ve taken it upon themselves to assist this nation survive as a peaceable and united nation.
“Via his dedication, dedication and dedication, Nigeria as a rustic has drastically decreased the actions of underworld males who’re consistently engaged in stealing and taking our frequent heritage for his or her egocentric beneficial properties.
“We determined that we must always give due recognition to the person who carries the flag and gave start to this group.
“A person who has distinguished himself exceptionally and is widely known by Nigerians in all walks of life.
“A stand-alone common, who has distinguished himself, has ensured and maintained a big stage of home safety.
“We got here to Oporoza to current him with the Inside Safety Meritorious Award of the NUJ,” he stated.
Isiguzo, flanked by the NUJ Nationwide Secretary, Mr Shuaibu Leman and others, stated the media remained the oxygen of democratic governance, noting that “if it collapsed, Nigeria will collapse”.
He stated the problem of insecurity is a collective accountability of Nigerians and never of the federal government alone, urging all fingers to sort out the problems.
“Should you present intelligence to safety brokers and businesses in your space to assist obtain peace and tranquility, you’ve completed your half in fixing the issues of insecurity.
“If there’s peace in all elements of the nation, it would result in growth and take our nation from a 3rd world nation to a second or maybe first world nation,” Isiguzo famous.
NAN stories that Tompolo has additionally obtained an award from the Delta On-line Publishers Discussion board.
Highlights of the ceremony included the award ceremony, parade by the TSSNL employees and conventional dance by the Ijaw individuals.
