Beyond its mandate to protect Nigeria’s oil and gas infrastructure, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited is increasingly linking security with community development in the Niger Delta. Through investments in social amenities, livelihoods, education, infrastructure and technology, the company is seeking to strengthen relations with host communities while supporting a more secure and productive oil-producing region. Victoria Ojiako reports For Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), protecting Nigeria’s oil and gas infrastructure goes beyond securing pipelines and other critical assets to investing in the welfare and development of host communities. This explains why the company recently extended its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) drive to seven Delta communities, empowering residents and providing social amenities aimed at improving their quality of life and wellbeing. Right-thinking organisations understand that their operations and the communities where they conduct business are in a symbiotic relationship. Hence, they see Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as core to their business existence because a company is only as successful as the communities where it operates. For TSSNL, providing the good things of life to host communities remains a priority. Its efforts in this direction were recently demonstrated through the provision of social amenities to communities connected to its operations. As a responsible organisation, the company believes that government has a major role to play in making life better for the populace. It further believes that private organisations and business enterprises can partner with government in solving societal problems, especially those affecting the environments where they operate. Therefore, TSSNL has CSR initiatives tailored towards meeting the needs of society. Securing Oil Assets, Supporting Communities President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), led by High Chief, Dr. Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, to protect Nigeria’s oil assets in the Niger Delta region. The appointment was to enable TSSNL, through its security operations, to support the national economy in getting the full benefits of the country’s oil resources. TSSNL works in collaboration with other security outfits to achieve its goals of securing oil assets and ensuring peace and stability in the Niger Delta region. Tantita’s operations have ensured the security of oil pipelines, supporting the uninterrupted flow of petroleum resources and helping Nigeria migrate from a position of constant loss management to stability, planning, growth and development. The company’s operations have transformed the oil and gas landscape, allowing Nigeria to expand its oil production quota and significantly cut rampant oil theft. Its track record in mitigating risks associated with oil pipelines has positioned it as a reliable partner in preserving Nigeria’s economic backbone. Beyond these milestones, the company, in partnership with Grosvenor Global Services Limited, has provided solar-powered boreholes and street lights in several communities in Delta State. The projects include solar street lights in Ajomata, Ikweghwu and Ibada-Amukpe communities, as well as solar-powered boreholes in Ibada-Elume, Oyohen, Amukpe and Adagrassa communities. Speaking during the inauguration, the Community Relations Manager of Tantita, Pastor Seimode Akposafagha Benedict, said the projects were part of efforts to improve living conditions in communities connected to the company’s operations. Representing Tantita’s Managing Director, High Chief Engr. Kestin Ebimorbowei Pondi, Seimode said the facilities were provided by Grosvenor Global Services Limited, one of Tantita’s subcontractors, under its Corporate Social Responsibility programme. He said the protection of Nigeria’s oil and gas infrastructure should include investments in the welfare and development of host communities. According to him, Tantita encourages its partners and subcontractors to support projects that address the needs of residents and promote peaceful coexistence. “As we commission these projects today, let us continue to strengthen the bond of trust, cooperation and mutual respect that has made our collective successes possible,” he said. Seimode urged the beneficiary communities to protect and maintain the facilities to ensure their sustainability. Chairman of Ajomata Community in Sapele Local Government Area, Mr. Cyril Omor-Oba, said the street lights would improve security and movement at night. He appealed for additional lights to cover other parts of the community and assured the companies that residents would safeguard the facilities. Co
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