By Cynthia Eruotor
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Warri Correspondents’ Chapel felicitates with Engr. Matthew Tonlagha (002), Vice Chairman, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), Warri on his birth anniversary today, February 8, 2025, just as the Union praised the efforts of Tantita in fighting Oil theft in Niger Delta.
In a press statement on Saturday, signed by the Chairman, Mr. Victor Okpomor and the Secretary, Igafe Edeki, the Chapel acknowledged the giant strides Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited has recorded in the onslaught against illegal oil bunkering, pipeline vandalism and piracy in the Niger Delta region.
The Union recalled the pitiable state of oil production in the country which was largely caused by illegal bunkers and the nation’s economic saboteurs before your organisation came to the rescue. It is on record that since Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited was engaged by the Federal Government few years ago to secure oil facilities in the Niger Delta, the country has recorded remarkable improvement in oil production
The statement reads in parts: “Today, oil production output stands at 2.1 million bpd, a feat that has never been achieved in the history of the country before the engagement of Tantita. Today, your positive impacts in oil production is in public space and history has recorded the great work Tantita is doing in improving the economy of our dear country. Sir, also worthy of note is your immeasurable contributions to the country’s economic base and protection of the Nation’s Critical Assets(NCA) in the oil and gas sector. Beyond that, the Warri Correspondents Chapel appreciates your invaluable contributions to the growth and promotion of humanity.
The Chapel acknowledged your leadership and prayed God to continue to grant you the needed strength and wisdom to move the private pipeline security outfit to an enviable height. The statement lauded the Gbaramatu Chief for his generosity to mankind and described him as a philanthropist and great ambassador to the younger generation. The Chapel prayed God to continue to accord you( Engr.Tonlagha) the wherewithal to attain greater heights as you celebrate another age.
“Sir, the NUJ Warri Correspondents’ Chapel joins your family, friends and well-wishers across the globe to rejoice with you on this special day. As you celebrate yet another age, we pray for more years in sound health, peace and joy in your family. May this new age of yours bring you greater accomplishment, prosperity, fulfillment and every other good things of life. Sir, once again, congratulations and many happy returns,” the statement concluded.