{"id":4910,"date":"2025-10-20T19:06:47","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T19:06:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/index.php\/2025\/10\/20\/oil-theft-tantitas-vigilance-has-dropped-illegal-oil-bunkering-oil-theft-and-pipeline-vandalism-drasticallysays-aniagwu-as-delta-govt-commends-tantita-security-company\/"},"modified":"2025-10-20T19:06:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T19:06:47","slug":"oil-theft-tantitas-vigilance-has-dropped-illegal-oil-bunkering-oil-theft-and-pipeline-vandalism-drasticallysays-aniagwu-as-delta-govt-commends-tantita-security-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/index.php\/2025\/10\/20\/oil-theft-tantitas-vigilance-has-dropped-illegal-oil-bunkering-oil-theft-and-pipeline-vandalism-drasticallysays-aniagwu-as-delta-govt-commends-tantita-security-company\/","title":{"rendered":"OIL THEFT: \u201cTantita\u2019s Vigilance Has Dropped Illegal Oil Bunkering, Oil Theft And Pipeline Vandalism Drastically\u201dSays Aniagwu, As Delta Govt Commends Tantita Security Company"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>By Esther David<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Delta State Government Commends Tantita Security Services for Boosting Oil Production and Safeguarding National Assets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Delta State Government has commended Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) for its exceptional contributions to national security, economic stability, and community development \u2014 describing the company as a model of corporate patriotism and partnership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori\u2019s administration, under the MORE Agenda (Meaningful Development, Opportunities for All, Realistic Reforms, and Enhanced Peace and Security), recognizes Tantita\u2019s central role in restoring confidence in Nigeria\u2019s oil industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThrough the vigilance of Tantita Security Services led by ex-agitator High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo), illegal bunkering and pipeline vandalism have dropped drastically \u2014 helping raise Nigeria\u2019s crude oil output from 1.1 million barrels per day to about 1.7 million,\u201d Aniagwu stated.<br>\u201cThis effort has not only secured national assets but has also strengthened both state and federal revenues.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CSR and Community Impact<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond security operations, Tantita has shown deep commitment to social impact through community-driven projects across the Niger Delta.<br \/>Recently, the company built and equipped a modern school inside the Warri Correctional Centre, giving inmates access to formal education and skill acquisition \u2014 a first-of-its-kind initiative that has drawn praise from correctional authorities and civil society groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tantita has also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rehabilitated key community roads in Effurun-Uvwie and Gbaramatu areas, improving access and safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sponsored youth empowerment and scholarship programs in oil-bearing communities, reducing unemployment and restiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employed hundreds of Urhobo, Ijaw, Itsekiri, Isoko, Ndokwa, and other Niger Delta youths, fostering unity and peace through inclusive engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Provided medical outreach and relief materials to flood-affected families in Delta and Bayelsa States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These initiatives underscore Tantita\u2019s belief that true security includes human development, aligning with the Delta Government\u2019s inclusive growth agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">National and Community Endorsements<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tantita\u2019s work has earned wide acclaim across the country:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Defense of Human Rights, led by Barr. Abe Emmanuel Kolawole, hailed Tantita for \u201cprotecting Nigeria\u2019s oil wealth with professionalism and transparency.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ijaw Youth Consultative Forum, under High Chief Ebizimor Preye Raphael, praised Tantita\u2019s \u201cdiscipline, effectiveness, and unmatched results in securing oil infrastructure.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chief Romeo Bozimo of Esenaebe community and Hope Akasa (JP) of Uvwie Kingdom described Tantita as \u201ca blessing to the Niger Delta and the nation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Northern Youths Progressive Network credited Tantita with \u201ccreating over 47,000 jobs and boosting national revenue.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Securing Nigeria\u2019s Economic Lifeline<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By reducing oil theft, protecting pipelines, and investing in community development, Tantita Security Services has become a cornerstone of Nigeria\u2019s oil security architecture and a symbol of what public-private collaboration can achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Delta State Government reaffirmed its commitment to continue working with credible partners like Tantita to sustain peace, empower communities, and drive the state\u2019s economic growth under the MORE Agenda.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Esther David Delta State Government Commends Tantita Security Services for Boosting Oil Production and&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4909,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[398],"tags":[1513,1511,1512],"class_list":["post-4910","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-community","tag-as-delta-govt-commends-tantita-security-company","tag-oil-theft-and-pipeline-vandalism-drasticallysays-aniagwu","tag-oil-theft-tantitas-vigilance-has-dropped-illegal-oil-bunkering"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":2205,"url":"https:\/\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/index.php\/2024\/04\/25\/senator-seriake-dickson-commends-tantita-security-services-for-combating-oil-theft-in-niger-delta-calls-for-local-national-security-agencies-collaboration-for-more-effectiveness\/","url_meta":{"origin":4910,"position":0},"title":"Senator Seriake Dickson Commends Tantita Security Services For Combating Oil Theft In Niger Delta, Calls For Local, National Security Agencies\u2019 Collaboration For More Effectiveness","author":"Freeborn Abraye","date":"April 25, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Coastal Times Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, the representative of Bayelsa West in the 10th Assembly and former Governor of Bayelsa state, has thrown his weight behind Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited\u2019s involvement in the fight against oil theft in the Niger-Delta. 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