Confidence vote on Tantita excites rulers
Following a vote of confidence passed on Tantita Security Services by National Assembly, monarchs and community leaders in Niger Delta have called for support for Tantita in safeguarding oil and
Following a vote of confidence passed on Tantita Security Services by National Assembly, monarchs and community leaders in Niger Delta have called for support for Tantita in safeguarding oil and gas pipelines.
They said their involvement in pipeline protection has improved oil-bearing areas.
President-General of Isoko Development Union, Christopher Akpotu, lauded the Senate and House of Representatives for dismissing petitions against Tantita, describing the decision as a step in the right direction for Niger Delta.
Akpotu urged stakeholders to prioritise economic benefits over internal disputes.
“That is the right way to go,” he said. “There are opportunities in oil and gas. We should focus on how to derive more rather than fighting over what has been allocated.”
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He warned persistent infighting among them could allow external interests to take over their opportunities.
“At the end of the day, if we continue fighting, we give room to those who have no stake in our communities to take what rightfully belongs to us,” he added.
Akpotu acknowledged concerns about uneven distribution of benefits but maintained that the surveillance contract has delivered tangible gains, particularly for youths.
“The truth is communities and youths have benefited from the contract. It may not be evenly distributed, but the impact is evident,” he said.
