... urge ex-militant leaders in Ilaje to back Tompolo's Coordinator in Ondo, Idowu Asonja
The Olugbo of Ugbo and paramount ruler of Ugbo kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Obateru Frederick Akinruntan and the Amapetu of Mahin land and paramount ruler of Mahin land, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Oluwasegun Akinyomi, have hailed a former Nigerian militant commander of the movement for the emancipation of the Niger Delta, Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo a.k.a. Tompolo, for proper protection of the oil pipeline and effective service delivery.
Oba Akinruntan stated this yesterday, Thursday 15th June, 2023 when Tompolo's coordinator in Ondo State, Senior High Chief Idowu Asonja paid him a courtesy visit in his palace in Ugbo.
The monarch while speaking commended the excellent performance of Tompolo in providing the needed security for the proper protection of the oil pipeline, stressed that all the major stakeholders in the Niger Delta Region are solidly behind him, appealing to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sustain Tompolo's contract with the federal government. He further explained that Tompolo is familiar with all the nooks crannies of the coast line, stated that Tompolo has the total capacity and capability to deliver effectively. He further acknowledged the top performance and hardworking spirit of Tompolo and his team.
"It’s incredible to see his consistent achievements for the proper protection of the oil pipeline".
It would be recalled that the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company, Mr. Mele Kyari, announced the decision of the Government in August 2022 to hire private contractors to man the oil pipeline network nationwide which was given to the ECO Tantita Security Services Nig. Ltd, Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo a.k.a. Tompolo.
Oba Akinruntan appreciated Tompolo for appointing an illustrious son of Ilaje in person of Idowu Asonja as the Ondo State Coordinator, stressed that Idowu Asonja is hardworking, humble, civilized and loyal person that one can entrust with sensitive position without any fear.
With a view to foster a collective responsibility and communal unity among the ex-militant leaders in Ugbo Kingdom and other Ilaje communities, Oba Akinruntan mandated some important stakeholders in the community - Mr. Owoturo Anthony, Mr. Omoyele Eda George, Mr. Ikunpaenikan Jerry, Mr. Olusola Obebe, Mr. Amabami Monday to speak their minds regarding the acceptance of High Chief Asonja Idowu and the Tantita Security Services Nig Ltd.in Ilaje and Ondo, and they all pledge allegiance to the course and promised to support him in all ramifications".
The monarch while reacting eulogized Asonja for reaching out to all that matters, described him as a child of tradition who knows the right thing to do at the right time.
"Frankly, I salute your wisdom and manner of consultations. I want to assure you that you have my total unflinching support and the throne of Ugboland shall back all your activities to succeed ."
"As a royal father to all, I want to advise you to do more and carry everybody along while recruiting people that will work for the success of Tantita Security Services and also ensure that no community in Ilaje that is left out when the benefits of this lofty security outfit begin to materialize."
He then urged Tompolo to give high patronage to Ondo State - traditional rulers, critical stakeholders and state coordinator, noting that Ondo State owns the highest number of oil wells along the coast line.
"The traditional rulers, critical stakeholders from the mandate areas and Ondo State Coordinator have to be given needed patronage and robustly carried along for effective service delivery".
The team led by Senior High Chief Idowu Asonja also visited His Imperial Majesty, Oba Oluwasegun Akinyomi in his palace in Mahin early today, Friday 16th June, 2023.
Oba Akinyomi while giving his remarks, said, "Tompolo's tremendous performance has helped push up our country revenues to greater heights, the result Tompolo has achieved within a space of 10 months has consequently increased the economy of Nigeria beyond expectations, hence curtailing the activities of oil pipeline vandalisation and illegal bunkering".
He urged him to do more for the country. He further thanked him for building trust on the person of Idowu Asonja.
He finally urged all the ex-militant leaders in Ilaje to join forces with Idowu Asonja to protect the oil pipeline for proper progress of the country.
He however urged Tompolo to provide enough logistics for Ondo State for the proper coordination of the ex-militant leaders and youths who are ready to serve him better.
The Ondo State Coordinator, Tantita Security Services Nig. Ltd., Senior High Chief Idowu Asonja, while speaking, appreciated the two monarchs for their exceptional love for his boss,Tompolo. He also applauded the monarchs' decision to stand by his boss. He further thanked all the traditional rulers, security operatives and ex-militant leaders in Ilajeland for giving him the enabling environment to operate effectively without any rancor. He further commended their unalloyed cooperations.
While delivering Asonja delivered the goodwill message of Tompolo, Senior High Chief Asonja said, "Kabiyesi, it's a great pleasure that I stand before you here today with the express approval of my boss, Tompolo, who is the pathfinder of Tantita Security Services Nig. Ltd. My boss High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo a.k.a. Tompolo extends his warmest greeting to the throne and seek your total support to fight against oil thefts"
"As we all know that the roles of the traditional institution can not be set aside on Local, State and National issues, especially, in terms of protection and security. A nation's business and economy can only thrive only if there is security, where the lives and properties of the citizenry are protected."
He particularly appreciated Mr. Ikuepenikan Jerry for his outstanding role and commended his brotherly and professional advice on how best the work can be executed.
He finally promised to work hand-in-hand with the traditional rulers, security operatives and ex-militant leaders to achieve the best for his boss, Ilajeland, Ondo State and Nigeria at large.
Some ex-militant leaders and youth leaders from Ilaje who accompanied Senior High Chief Idowu Asonja to Olugbo palace were: Mr. Ikuepenikan Jerry, Mr. George Eda a.k.a. C-mako, Mr. Amabanmi Sewere a.k.a. Water, Mr. Sola Obebe, Tony Owoturo among others.
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