Dignitaries To Flood Ayakoromo As Tantita’s MD Kestin Pondi Gets Set To Bury Father In-Law In A Grand Style -

By Uche Alvin

The riverside community of Ayakoromo, in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, is preparing for a landmark funeral tomorrow Friday 5th of December 2025 as the Managing Director of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief (Engr.) Kestin Ebimobowei Pondi Set to join other family members to lay his beloved father in law to rest.

The somber occasion has drawn an enormous congregation of stakeholders from oil industry giants and top security personnel to countless beneficiaries of his kindness all eager to stand by the side of a man recognized as a true national asset and one of the Niger Delta’s most celebrated philanthropists. The funeral rites promise to be a dignified and befitting farewell to a respected elder of the community and a key figure in Chief Pondi’s family.

Chief Pondi’s name resonates far beyond the creeks of the Niger Delta; it stands for national security and economic resurgence. As the helmsman of Tantita Security, the company entrusted with securing Nigeria’s vital oil pipelines, his leadership has been nothing short of epoch making. Since assuming this crucial role, Chief Pondi has been the visionary force behind the drastic reduction in crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism, a scourge that had crippled the nation’s economy. Under his watch, Nigeria’s oil production has seen a remarkable upswing, a testament to his strategic insight and unwavering commitment to safeguarding the country’s economic future.

The effectiveness of Tantita’s operations, driven by Chief Pondi’s technical expertise and innovative security approach, is a matter of public record, earning the company prestigious awards and commendations from top government officials. Yet, the high esteem in which he is held is cemented not just by his professional triumphs but by his profound, pervasive humanism. He has seamlessly woven corporate social responsibility into the core of Tantita’s mission, believing that a stable region is built on empowered people, not just armed guards.

It is this pervasive spirit of selfless giving that has elevated Chief Kestin Pondi to the status of a humanitarian legend, a figure whom many fondly refer to as “Daddy Kess.” He is a philanthropist whose tentacles of generosity stretch across the entire nation. From granting N5 million business cheques to scores of small-scale entrepreneurs across the country to building homes for the physically challenged and funding complex medical treatments abroad, his compassion is borderless. He has dedicated his substantial resources to uplifting market women, students, and struggling artists, transforming countless lives with tangible, non-repayable aid.

The sheer scale of his philanthropy demonstrates a rare political and moral flavour a powerful blend of strategic business leadership and a deep, innate desire for social justice. He sees charity not as an obligation but as a fundamental duty, embodying a philosophy that truly aligns economic success with the betterment of humanity. This genuine, no-strings-attached benevolence is why the outpouring of condolences is so authentic and widespread.

The event in Ayakoromor is therefore a moment of solemn tribute and a celebration of the immense influence wielded by their distinguished son in law. Even as he mourns, the community recognises the unshakeable pillar of support Chief Pondi represents. He is a man who leads from the front in the relentless war against oil theft and in the quiet, compassionate battles fought daily by the less fortunate. His presence in Ayakoromo is a powerful affirmation of his loyalty, not only to his late father in law but to the kinship ties and communities that form the foundation of his immense success.

The elaborate preparations for the burial, undertaken with the characteristic thoroughness of the Chief Engineer, are a reflection of the respect he commands and extends. The convergence of federal, state, and local personalities to pay their respects to the Pondi family patriarch will underscore Chief Pondi’s towering profile as a man who has proven that indigenous expertise can solve national problems while simultaneously driving monumental community empowerment.

As the burial rites commence, the atmosphere in Ayakoromor is one of respectful mourning mixed with a palpable sense of pride. Pride in the man who has redefined indigenous capacity, secured the nation’s economy, and championed the cause of the common man. High Chief (Engr.) Kestin Ebimorbowei Pondi’ story continues to unfold as a powerful testament to patriotism, business excellence, and a compassionate heart, a truly inspirational narrative for the entire Niger Delta region and Nigeria at large.

In a gesture that underscores his commitment to community and his large-hearted nature, Chief Engineer Kestin Pondi, the MD of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, together with his wife, Chief (Mrs.) Blessing Pondi, the bereaved family of the late Pa Capt. William Elaweremi and the entire Ayakoromo community, have extended a warm and solemn invitation to the general public to join them in giving a truly befitting farewell to the departed elder tomorrow, transforming the funeral from a private affair into a massive convergence of well wishers, dignitaries, and beneficiaries from across the nation.

Source: The Liberator