HOSTCON YOUTH COUNCIL OF NIGERIA HAILS TOMPOLO @54

The National Executive of the Host Communities Producing Oil Gas and Pipeline Impacted States Youth Council Of Nigeria with the board of trustees BoT, under the leadership of the National President, Comrade Emmanuel Fiawei Pathfinder (Aka General OSAMA), have felicitated with frontline Freedom Fighter, High Chief (Dr) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo also known as Tompolo on his 54th birthday anniversary.

The HOSTCON Youths Council in statement signed by the National Executive of the Host Communities Producing Oil Gas and Pipeline Impacted States Youth Council Of Nigeria with the board of trustees BoT, under the leadership of its National President, Comrade Emmanuel Fiawei Pathfinder (Aka General OSAMA), described Tompolo as an uncommon leader, embodiment of wisdom, a mentor, brother and prominent son of the Niger Delta region, whom is their hero and a living legend, and the ‘Face of the Niger Delta struggle’.

He added that he is an icon of peace-building who have brought about economic stability to the entire nation as far as oil and gas exploitation and exportation are concerned.

Pathfinder Fiawei also said the Host Communities Producing Oil and Gas in the Niger Delta region, sees Tompolo as an emancipator who has given them hope and a sense of belonging, and added that he has been a visionary and foresighted Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, TSSNL, that has changed the narrative in the nation’s oil and gas sector.

He said: “We felicitate with you and acknowledge your uncommon painstaking charismatic leadership disposition embedded with truth and wisdom, your patriotism and selfless sacrifice in the struggle for the overall development and betterment of the Niger Delta people is unprecedented.”

” And also we see you as the beacon of hope and the light for the Ijaw nation, and that of the Oil and Gas Producing Communities and the Niger Delta people in general, because you have fearlessly and doggedly stood firm for justice, equity and fairness in the treatment of the people of the Niger Delta region.

“You are indeed a trailblazer, detribalized, and patriotic Nigerian leader whose concern is to ensure the unity and progress of this great country.”

“Amid economic instability, security challenges and heated political permutations, your selfless sacrifices, commitment and dedication remain undaunted to salvage the economy of these great nation by doing everything humanly possible to protect the nation’s oil and gas assets through the TANTITA SECURITY SERVICES no matter whose ox is gored, and this yielded uncommon and unprecedented results because of its professionalism and resilience.”

“You and your indefatigable team are the game-changers, and the professional conduct in the operations of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited have deeply sanitized the nation’s upstream and downstream sector of Nigeria’s oil industry by taking the war against crude oil theft, illegal bunkering, and pipeline vandalism, and the results have been unprecedented and awesome as Nigeria can now boast of over 1.8 million barrels to 2m barrels of crude oil production daily as we speak.”

“Also, your patriotism and integrity have attracted the world to Tantita Security Service because you have proven that crude oil theft, illegal bunkering and pipeline vandalism can be curbed in the creeks of the Niger Delta.”

“Today, we are not just celebrating High Chief Dr Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, but we are celebrating an Icon of peace, a bridge builder between the North and the South, an embodiment of equal right justice, equity and fairness, and a Nigerian statesman.”

“We could refer to you as the rallying point of the Ijaws home and diaspora, at the same time the strength and the ORGANIC VOICE that has given hope to the Ijaw ethnic Nationality with much wisdom and knowledge imbedded in you, whereby, the Ijaws could call on you on salient issues concerning their place and interest in the Nigerian State.”

“You are the fearless leader who speaks truth to power, and with your comment on the restoration of the Governor of Rivers State along other duly elected political officials, and the removal of the state of emergency declared in the State, and also making it clear that the Governor was made to win the governorship election by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike who is his predecessor, and where was the Ijaws that time. We strongly believe in you that Governor Fubura’s restoration will happen.”

“You have never relented but remained resolute and determined that justice is served to the oppressed people of the Niger Delta region, therefore have given hope to millions of youth in the region by creating employment, awarding scholarships, payment of hospital bills, skill acquisitions and many more to mention.”

“No wonder on your enviable achievements to fight oil thieves mafias and their sponsors to a standstill, Vanguard Newspapers Editorial Board awarded the prestigious Crude Oil Infrastructure Security Award 2023 to Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL)”.

“On your achievements to drastically reduce criminality in the oil and gas sector, the foremost media body in Nigeria, the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, through its leadership conferred on you a national merit award in recognition of your contribution to the war against crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism.”

“Notably, your undying commitment to the development of the Niger Delta region led to the long awaited establishment of the Nigeria Maritime University, in Okerenkoko, Gbaramtu Kingdom in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, and it officially commenced academic activities in the 2017/2018 session and has already begun shaping the region’s education narrative, as education is the bedrock of every community, and the nation at large, all these were made possible by your humble self. You are the Hero and the face of the Niger Delta struggle.

“Your awards of honour and recognition are too numerous to mention because of the enormous impact you are making to stabilize and sustain the Nigerian economy including the transformation of lives and communities in the Niger Delta region.”

Meanwhile, he (Pathfinder Fiawei) assured Tompolo and Tantita Security Services of support and collaboration to ensure the oil and gas sector is completely rid of criminal elements.

“The National executive of the Host Communities Producing Oil Gas and Pipeline Impacted States Youth Council of Nigeria with the board of trustees BoT, under the leadership of its National President, Comrade Emmanuel Fiawei Pathfinder (aka General Osama), assure you of our unalloyed and firm support to enable you continue the good work you are doing for the people of the region and to change the narrative in the Nigerian oil and gas sector, and the overall development of oil and gas bearing host communities across the country.

“Once again, massive congratulations to you sir, we pray the Almighty God continues to give you a long life with wisdom to enable you to do more for the region and the nation at large.”,