Nigeria’s crude oil production has rebounded to over 1.7 million barrels per day (bpd), a significant recovery largely attributed to the strategic efforts of TANTITA Security Services Nigeria Limited. The private security firm, led by High Chief Dr. Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has been at the forefront of tackling oil theft and securing vital infrastructure in the Niger Delta.
Speaking at the commissioning of the newly constructed permanent secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Warri Correspondents’ Chapel, TANTITA’s Executive Director of Operations and Technical, Captain Warredi Enisuoh, highlighted the company’s impact. He revealed that prior to TANTITA’s engagement by the Federal Government, crude oil production had plummeted to as low as 700,000 bpd, driven by rampant theft and vandalism.
“When we came in, Nigeria was producing around 700,000 barrels per day. Today, that figure has risen beyond 1.7 million bpd due to our relentless operations against oil theft,” Enisuoh stated. “We had situations where trucks came from as far as Niger Republic to lift stolen crude. We’ve drastically reduced such environmental and economic sabotage.”
Enisuoh emphasized that the fight against crude oil theft extends beyond security agencies and requires collective national effort. He urged citizens to actively support the campaign to safeguard Nigeria’s oil resources from criminal syndicates.
He also acknowledged the role of the media in sustaining public engagement, noting that TANTITA’s success was not only about securing pipelines but also about shaping the narrative. “We realized early on that we needed to involve the media in this battle, to tell the real story and win public support. That’s why our partnership with the NUJ is so important,” he said.
The commissioning of the NUJ secretariat, built and donated by TANTITA, served as both a symbolic and practical gesture of that collaboration. The event saw widespread commendation for the firm’s contributions to national security and economic recovery.
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, represented by the Executive Director of Projects at DESOPADEC, Dr. Ebenezar Okorodudu, praised TANTITA for its effectiveness and sense of societal duty. “TANTITA is not just fulfilling its mandate—it’s demonstrating a commendable commitment to national development,” he said.
NUJ National President Alhassan Yahyah and Warri Chapel Chairman Victor Okpomor expressed deep appreciation for TANTITA’s unprecedented support. Other prominent attendees echoed similar sentiments, including former NUJ President Chris Isiguzo, the Ovie of Idjerhe Kingdom, HRM King Monday Obukohwo Whiskey, and retired naval intelligence chief Commodore Omatseye Nesiama.
The event also drew participation from key stakeholders in the media and maritime sectors, including Emmanuel Enebeli, Chairman of the Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF); Comrade Celestine Ukah of Areanewsng.com; Brig. Gen. Felix Dafioghor; Dr. Paul Benebibemo, Registrar of Nigerian Maritime University; Daniel Oji of Actual News; and Felix Ekwu of Newsnet.
While the new NUJ secretariat and the philanthropic efforts of Tompolo and his team were celebrated, the central theme remained clear: Nigeria’s rising crude oil production marks a powerful example of how focused private-sector involvement can significantly support national security and economic revitalization.
