Tompolo Receives Award for Protecting Nigeria's Oil Assets

The House of Representatives Press Corps honored High Chief Government Oweizide Ekemepulo, popularly known as Tompolo, for his significant contributions to the protection of Nigeria’s oil and gas infrastructure. Tompolo, who is the chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, received the 2026 Award of Excellence in National Assets Protection.

This recognition acknowledges his efforts in supporting national security and economic development. Hon. Donald Kimikanboh Ojogo (Rep, Ese-Odo/Ilaje) presented the award on behalf of Gboyega Onadiran, the Chairman of the Press Corps, who praised Tompolo’s leadership in safeguarding strategic infrastructure against threats to the nation's economic interests.

Tantita Security Services was engaged by the Federal Government to secure oil and gas pipelines and combat crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism. Ojogo expressed Tompolo's commitment to environmental preservation and national development, emphasizing his patriotic motivations rather than economic gain.

The recognition underscores the importance of protecting Nigeria's petroleum infrastructure for government revenue and economic stability.