The Ijaw Youths Network has commended President Bola Tinubu for renewing the pipeline protection contract awarded to Tantita Security Services Limited for another three years.
IYN coordinator, Frank Ebikabo, and secretary, Federal Ebiaridor, in a statement on Sunday said the President displayed uncommon leadership in the pursuit of the collective good of Nigeria.
The group said the decision of the President, who ignored a campaign of calumny orchestrated by a group of self-serving individuals, was a further vindication of the bold efforts made by Tantita Security Limited to confront the mindless theft of the nation’s oil resources.
The IYN said the renewal of the contract in spite of the massive campaign against the company clearly showed that the President is determined to strengthen the fight against the oil thieves who have held down this country’s economy for years.
The group also commended the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, Mr Mele Kyari, for the outstanding display of firmness and patriotism in the lingering issue of the fight against oil theft and economic sabotage in the country.
The group stated that the Kyari’s decision to engage local security outfits to confront the hydra headed existential economic challenge facing the country was a masterstroke as shown by the incontrovertible exploits that Tantita Security Services Limited.
The IYN urged the NNPC GCEO to ignore a group of disgruntled militants who are blackmailing him in the media, sadly for doing what is right.
They noted that the NNPC led by Kyari only did what was expected by offering desperately needed solutions to a grave crime executed by a gang of rich criminal who targeted the soul of the nation’s economy.
“We urge him to ignore some disgruntled elements, who have besieged the media space to blackmail him. Kyari has done the right thing by recommending the contract for renewal in view of the massive successes recorded by Tantita,” the statement said.
