By Philo Ophori
The President-General of Ogoni-Olomu Community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Prince Sony Jifas Ogbon, has appealed to Bola Ahmed Tinubu to renew the pipeline surveillance contract awarded to Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, citing its transformative impact across the Niger Delta region.
Prince Ogbon made the call in a statement issued to journalists, where he lauded the Federal Government for entrusting Tantita with the critical task of securing oil pipelines, noting that the company has significantly curtailed crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism.
According to him, the presence of Tantita operatives has ushered in a new era of relative peace and stability in oil-producing communities that were once hotspots of illegal bunkering, environmental degradation, and insecurity.
“Before the intervention of Tantita, our communities faced serious security and environmental challenges.
Today, there is a remarkable improvement, with reduced cases of oil theft and increased engagement of local youths,” he stated.
The community leader emphasized that beyond improving security, the surveillance contract has created meaningful employment opportunities for youths in the region, helping to curb crime and restiveness while promoting economic inclusion.
He, however, urged the management of Tantita to expand its engagement framework to ensure that all oil-producing communities benefit equitably from the initiative.
Prince Ogbon stressed that broader inclusion would not only deepen local participation but also strengthen community ownership of pipeline protection efforts.
“While we commend the good work being done, it is important that Tantita carries every oil-producing community along.
This will foster unity, fairness, and collective responsibility in safeguarding our resources,” he added.
He further noted that renewing the contract would consolidate the gains already recorded, including increased oil production, improved national revenue, and enhanced environmental protection.
Prince Ogbon concluded by expressing optimism that sustained collaboration between the Federal Government, Tantita, and host communities would guarantee lasting peace and development in the Niger Delta
