Tompolo’s former teacher hails Tantita pipeline surveillance contract renewal

Princess Christy Ichofu, a former secondary school teacher of Government Oweizide Ekpomupolo (Tompolo), the chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPCL) for renewing the pipeline surveillance contract awarded to Tantita.

Ichofu, the immediate past woman leader of HOSTCOM in Isoko North LGA, stated that the renewal was a well-deserved recognition of Tantita’s impactful role in curbing oil theft, pipeline vandalism, and illegal refining activities across the Niger Delta.

The media veteran noted that Tompolo’s Tantita has made great strides in stabilizing the nation’s oil economy and has been doing more to sustain the tempo.

“It is evident that these efforts have contributed significantly to improved oil production and strengthening economic stability,” she added.

She, however, urged all stakeholders and host communities in the Niger Delta to continue supporting Tantita’s operations, as sustained collaboration remains essential for lasting peace, security, and development in the region.

Princess Ichofu, who said she taught Tompolo at Essi College, Warri, during his secondary school days, urged the Niger Delta leader to build on the gains secured with the surveillance contract to boost the nation’s economy and advance more development to the region.

“As your former form teacher, I take immense pride in your journey and accomplishments. Your courage, discipline, and commitment to the development of the Niger Delta have remained consistent over the years.

“You have displayed admirable leadership qualities even as a student, and it is truly gratifying to see those qualities reflected in your achievements today.

“I urge you to build on this achievement and ensure the Niger Delta is well placed as an oil-producing region, and I congratulate you once again, and I wish you continued success,” she wrote.

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Dele Fashomi

Dele Fashomi, seasoned journalist and communication teacher, is a holder of Master of Arts degree in Communication and Language Arts from the University of Ibadan in 1992/93.

Earlier, he had bagged a Bachelor degree from the same university in 1984, after which he proceeded to the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos, in 1990, for a postgraduate diploma in Journalism.

He had done many courses in communication, including the EU-BBC Editing Course in 2002.

Mr. Fashomi combines effectively the practice, research and teaching of communication. And to date, he has published two academic works in communication: Issues in Communication Technology and Policy (2010) and Economic and Social Issues in Advertising and PR (2013).

He had his first break in the Nigerian media in Concord Newspapers in 1990 and today, he has over two and half decades experience earned in several newspapers.

He has been part of many start-ups, such as The Republic (1987), The Comet (1999), The Anchor 2001 – 2002; Sun Newspapers (2003); Westerner newsmagazine (2005 – 2010) as Editor; National Life (2011) as Sunday Editor, and Newswatch Newspapers (2012- 2016) as Daily Editor.

Dele Fashomi is now the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Newstide247.com newspaper online, which he started in July 2015. He is also into biography writing, with many books in his trail, some of which he wrote alone and one he co- authored with his mentor, Mr Dare Babarinsa, entitled:  Olabiyi Durojaiye – DARE TO BE DiFFERENT. He also guided and collaborated with Pa Olatunji Odusanya in writing his autobiography – AGAINST ALL ODDS. There are many other books in the works under his pen.

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