Francis Tayor
A Niger Delta human and environmental rights advocate group under the aegis of Niger Delta Rights Watch Group (NDRWG), has written an open letter to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Security Adviser to the President, Malam Nuhu Ribadu as well as the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to ignore the false allegations and clueless campaign of calumny against Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited owned by High Chief. Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo by some unscrupulous elements from the ltsekiri ethnic nationality who are addicted in oil bunkering activities in the region, stressing that Tantita Security has brought sanity and cleanliness to the once bastardized Niger Delta environment by the activities of the oil thieves over the years.
In the open letter co-signed by Jeffery Pere Oromoni, ESQ as President and Bobby Idemudia, ESQ as Publicity Secretary of the body, described the meaningless protest and petitions by the ltsekiri ethnic nationality as envy, misleading, jealous and unjustifiable, noting that the same contract was awarded to the King of Itsekiri nation and there was no time the ljaws have protested against their king.
The body exonerated the good works and successes recorded so far by Tantita Security Services in restoring clean environment in the Niger Delta region, meaningful engagement of thousands of unemployed Niger Deltans and rendering of uncountable humanitarian services to the people of Niger Delta thereby ensuring enduring peace and economic stability of the nation Nigeria.
Read in full details of the open letter below:
OPEN LETTER TO HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR
Reject the Smear Campaign: Support Tantita Security Services for a Peaceful, Safer and Cleaner Niger Delta.
Your Excellency,
We write to you on behalf of Niger Delta Rights Watch, an independent organization dedicated to the promotion and protection of human rights, socio-economic justice, environmental sustainability, peace and stability in the Niger Delta region.
As a human and environmental rights organization, we remain committed to defending the rights of individuals and communities through advocacy, litigation, and petitions.
We are compelled to address recent calls by certain Itsekiri groups for the cancellation of the Federal Government’s contract with Tantita Security Services Nigeria Ltd, citing alleged grievances over their operations within Itsekiri territories.
We consider these calls unjustified, misleading and dangerous.
Since its engagement by the Federal Government, Tantita Security Services has demonstrated unwavering commitment to the protection of the environment, the rule of law and the suppression of oil theft and illegal bunkering activities that have long devastated the Niger Delta’s fragile ecosystem.
Tantita’s efforts have not only curbed widespread oil theft but have also contributed significantly to restoring environmental health in previously polluted communities. Their impact is evident in the territories under their jurisdiction, which are now among the few areas in the Niger Delta with visibly cleaner and safer environments.
We are deeply concerned that this campaign of calumny against Tantita is being spearheaded by a faction of Itsekiri elites and their associates, individuals who have historically benefitted from oil bunkering and vandalism of national assets. These elements, whose criminal operations have been dismantled by Tantita’s effective interventions, are now attempting to undermine the company’s credibility and obstruct its legitimate operations.
Their goal is simple: to resume illegal activities under the guise of ethnic grievance.
Let it be stated unequivocally: Tantita Security Services Nigeria Ltd operates strictly within the bounds of its contractual obligations and national law. It has shown professionalism, transparency and integrity in its operations. These unrelenting attacks against Tantita are nothing more than desperate attempts by criminal networks to discredit a security outfit that has disrupted their illicit operations.
We therefore call on Mr. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the National Security Adviser and the Management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) to ignore these false narratives and continue supporting Tantita Security Services. In fact, we urge the government to expand the company’s operational coverage to the entire Niger Delta region.
Tantita Security Services deserves not vilification but commendation. Their continued presence and efforts are critical to preserving our environment, safeguarding national resources and securing the livelihoods of law-abiding citizens across the Niger Delta.
Yours sincerely,
Signed:
JEFFREY PERE OROMONI, ESQ.
President.
BOBBY IDEMUDIA, ESQ.
Publicity Secretary.
Niger Delta Rights Watch.
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