- NUJ plans to award a national merit honor to Tompolo for his significant role in fostering peace in Niger Delta
- The award recognizes Tompolo’s efforts in combating crude oil theft, pipelines vandalism, and promoting peace in the region
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has announced its intention to bestow a national merit award upon Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, a former militant commander in the Niger Delta. The NUJ National President, Chris Isiguzo, highlighted Tompolo’s significant contributions to fostering peace in the Niger Delta and his role in combating crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism.
The award presentation is scheduled to take place during the upcoming NUJ annual conference in Abuja in February. Isiguzo emphasized that the decision to confer the award on Tompolo was based on thoroughly examining his activities, particularly his efforts in restoring lasting peace to the region.
Isiguzo praised Tompolo for his substantial contribution to the relative peace experienced in the once war-ravaged oil-rich Niger Delta. He acknowledged the impact of Tompolo’s pipelines surveillance company, Tantita Security Services Limited (TSSL), in making Nigeria’s waterways inhospitable for criminal elements and economic saboteurs.
The NUJ’s decision to honor Tompolo reflects the recognition of individuals who have played pivotal roles in achieving peace and stability in the Niger Delta, contributing to the overall welfare of the region.
Repent or die – Wike reads riot act to kidnappers’ informants
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, says those acting as informants to kidnappers terrorising the city will soon meet their waterloo if they don’t refrain from their diabolical ways.
Wike issued the stern warning on Saturday at a town hall security meeting, held in Kuje town in Kuje Area Council of the territory.
The minister also implored residents of the Area Council to play their part by providing vital information that would help security agencies.
He vowed to tackle insecurity head-on, disclosing that he had approved the empowerment of vigilance groups.
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