*******”Delta Monarchs Endorse Renewal & Expansion of TANTITA’s FGN Pipeline Surveillance Contracts
********As Delta State Traditional Rulers Council Celebrates President Tinubu @74, Commends President Tinubu’s Achievements.
********Orodge of Okpe Kingdom Sends Special Appeal to Tinubu, Highlights Positive Impacts of TSSNL Towards Improvement of Nation’s Economy
By Victor Bieni, Asaba
In a unanimous heartfelt felicitations, appeal to the President and endorsement of TSSNL operations in the Niger-Delta Region, The Leadership of Delta State Traditional Rulers Council from Ijaw, Urhobo, Isoko, Itsekiri and Anioma extractions in Delta State, The Council, has Congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 74th birthday, wishing him happy, prosperous, and many more years on the occasion of his Birthday Anniversary Celebration in grand-style as Council uses medium to appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider the renewal and expansion of Tantita Security Services, TSSNL Pipeline Surveillance Contracts, a solution to to security challenges, an initiative towards Promoting long term Nation’s economic growth and development; energy security, Youths employment and other positive multiplier effects in country.
Delta Uhuru Media (News Online) learnt this from the Leadership of Delta State Traditional Rulers Council in a Communique issued yesterday being Monday March 30, 2026 as signed by its Chairman, Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, HRM, Maj Gen (Rtd), Felix Mujakperuo which was made available to Journalists in Asaba, Delta State capital today being on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 as Council urges Federal Government led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to renew TSSNL Pipeline Surveillance Contract.
The statement by Delta State Traditional Rulers Council reads in parts: “First and Foremost, the Leadership of Delta State Traditional Rulers Council use this medium to congratulate our amiable President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he mark his auspicious birthday anniversary celebration in grand-style. We wish him long life and prosperity and pray for many more years for him in sound health, God’s divine wisdom and guidance and support to continue to govern Nigeria, promote good governance with the fear of God. We are indeed happy with his government and sound economic policies”.
“This Communique as unanimously endorsed by the leadership of the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council as the monarchs met at the Royal Palace of HRM Dr. Emmanuel E. Sideso, Ovie of Uvwie kingdom expressed our appreciation for Tinubu’s decision to award Tantita Security Services Nigeria Ltd the pipeline surveillance contract in the Niger Delta region”.
“The Leadership of Delta State Traditional Rulers Council hereby use uses this medium to commend President Tinubu for his bold and focus leadership towards positioning the country for improved economic growth and development as well as true democratic dividends by its citizens. We also commend Tantita Security Services for their efforts in protecting oil and gas installations in Niger-Delta Region and Nigeria in general. No doubt, the Company’s hard-work had left to reductions in criminal activities such as illegal bunkering, kidnapping, and sea piracy”.
“Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, TSSNL”s efforts have led to improved oil production, with output reaching 1.8 million barrels per day, and increased gas production, translating to increased foreign direct investment”.
“We hereby State as well that the activities of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, TSSNL”s operations in the Niger-Delta Region and Nigeria in general has led to positive impact in reducing environmental challenges bedeviled in the Niger-Delta Region of the country and general reduction in illegal bunkering and pipeline destruction has improved both aquatic and terrestrial habitats in the region”.
“We emphatically condemned calls for the decentralization of the Tantita contract. No doubt, checks had revealed that the contract was already decentralized, with various contractors handling different sections of oil and gas surveillance across ethnic nationalities in the Niger-Delta Region”.
“The Leadership of Delta State Traditional Rulers Council hereby passed a vote of confidence on Tantita Security Services, a Company with a renewed commitment and enthusiasm towards protecting oil and gas installations. We therefore, use this medium send special appeal to our amiable President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to renew and expand the scope of Tantita’s contract to enhance increased oil and gas output and promote peace and stability in the region”.
“The meeting of Delta State Traditional Rulers Council for this uninamous agreement, endorsement for President Tinubu’s led Federal Government to renew and expand Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, TSSNL”s Pipeline Surveillance Contract was held on March 30, 2026, as attended by traditional rulers from various parts of Delta State. The monarchs had reiterated their support for Tinubu’s administration. Also, the Council had commended the positive impact of Tantita’s activities on the region and the country as a whole”.
“The meeting as hosted by The Ovie of Uvwie kingdom, HRM Dr. Emmanuel E. Sideso was attended by prominent traditional rulers from the Ijaw, Urhobo, Isoko, Itsekiri and Anioma communities. The monarchs’ endorsement of Tantita Security Services is seen as a significant boost to the company’s efforts to secure the Niger Delta region. The Delta Traditional Rulers’ statement is expected to further strengthen Tinubu’s position on the award of the contract to Tantita Security Services, amidst calls for transparency and accountability in the oil and gas sector”, Delta Traditional Rulers Council concluded..