Former Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Seriake Dickson, has described the engagement of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) by the Federal Government as a “good” deed. He spoke when he visited Oporoza, headquarters of Gbaramatu kingdom in Delta State, adding that there was need to expand the firm’s coverage area to enable it do more for the country.
Dickson, who represents the Bayelsa West Senatorial District at the National Assembly, also commended the traditional ruler of the kingdom, His Majesty Oboro-Gbaraun II, Aketekpe, Agadagba and his subjects “for embracing government initiatives by maintaining order, peace and stability in the Niger Delta region.”
He applauded the founder of Tantita, Chief Government Ekpemupolo (a.k.a Tompolo), “for his uncommon patriotism in the fight against crude oil theft as well as curbing environmental degradation in the region, thus restoring aquatic lives to the Niger Delta waters.”
Accompanied by several political associates and supporters from Bayelsa State, the ex-governor disclosed that he was on a courtesy visit to Gbaramatu Kingdom to formally express solidarity with the people, describing them as his kinsmen.
While noting that Gbaramatu Kingdom is “a very strategic part of Ijaw nation, Niger Delta and Nigeria,” Dickson appreciated the people and Tantita for the contributions being made in stopping vandalization of strategic national assets within the territory and also for reducing illegal bunkering and environmental degradation occasioned by the illegal refineries and those operating it.
He said, “The good thing that the Federal Government and the NNPC and all the agencies have done is by engaging a man who understands the physical terrain and also the operating environment. All the systems he knows. And that’s why he and his people have been able to bring some semblance of normalcy.
“A lot still has to be done, so I want to encourage him now that I am here. I have seen development myself. I want to encourage him to do more.
