{"id":4772,"date":"2025-09-01T15:49:17","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T15:49:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/index.php\/2025\/09\/01\/ubebe-b-kester-denyefa-congratulates-tantita-md-kestin-pondi-on-his-recent-award-as-niger-delta-man-of-the-people\/"},"modified":"2025-09-01T15:51:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T15:51:25","slug":"ubebe-b-kester-denyefa-congratulates-tantita-md-kestin-pondi-on-his-recent-award-as-niger-delta-man-of-the-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/index.php\/2025\/09\/01\/ubebe-b-kester-denyefa-congratulates-tantita-md-kestin-pondi-on-his-recent-award-as-niger-delta-man-of-the-people\/","title":{"rendered":"Ubebe B. Kester Denyefa Congratulates Tantita MD, Kestin Pondi On His Recent Award As \u201cNiger Delta Man Of The People\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>By Esther David<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations to a Visionary Leader, Boss and Role Model<br>High Chief (Engr.) Kestin Ebimorbowei Pondi<br>Managing Director, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On behalf of all those whose lives have been touched and inspired by your remarkable leadership and unwavering dedication, I extend my heartfelt congratulations on your recent and well deserved recognition as the \u201cNiger Delta Man of the People.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your impact continues to transcend political, ethnic, and social boundaries through your exemplary leadership, philanthropic commitment, and tireless advocacy for peace, unity, and sustainable development across the Niger Delta. As a truly detribalized leader, you stand as a beacon of inclusivity and progress, an embodiment of the hopes and aspirations of the region you serve with such passion and distinction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This prestigious honour, conferred during the Niger Delta Night of Honor 2025 at the renowned Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, part of the 10th Anniversary Celebration of GbaramatuVoice, is a resounding testament to your enduring legacy and the profound esteem in which you are held, both within the Niger Delta and far beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May this well-earned recognition serve as further motivation to continue your invaluable service to our people and our nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once again, congratulations, High Chief. The entire Niger Delta salutes you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Signed,<br>Comr. Ubebe B. Kester Denyefa<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Esther David Congratulations to a Visionary Leader, Boss and Role ModelHigh Chief (Engr.) 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