By Francis Sadhere, Warri

The Youth Wing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed admiration and gratitude towards High Chief Dr. Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, for his significant efforts in safeguarding Nigeria’s crude oil and gas facilities and empowering youths, particularly in the Niger Delta region.

In a ceremony held in honor of President Bola Tinubu’s one year in office, the APC’s National Youth Wing presented awards of excellence to Tompolo, acknowledging his contributions through Tantita Security Services in protecting the nation’s oil resources from theft and vandalism.

Hon. Jamaluddeen Kabir, the APC deputy national youth leader, highlighted Tompolo’s commitment to empowering youths across Nigeria, not limited to the Ijaw nation but extending to the entire Niger Delta region. Kabir emphasized the importance of continued support for youth empowerment initiatives and expressed the desire for a sustained partnership between Tompolo and the APC’s Youth Wing at all levels.

Comrade Lawal Paff, the APC Southwest Youth Leader, commended Tompolo for his role in enhancing national security by securing pipelines, which has led to an increase in internally generated revenue.

Paff encouraged Nigerian youths to collaborate with Tompolo’s security outfit to further boost the country’s oil production and overall development.

Paff urged the youth to seize the opportunity presented by Tompolo’s initiatives and emphasized the importance of contributing to the nation’s progress.

He emphasized a shift towards a mindset of service and collaboration for the greater good of Nigeria.

The National Youth Wing of the APC, including National Officers, Zonal Officers, State Youth Leaders, and ward-level representatives, came together to recognize and honor Tompolo for his significant contributions to the nation’s security and youth empowerment efforts.

Responding, Tompolo thanked the group for the awards and urged youths to work with Mr. President, Bola Tinubu in salvaging the country.

He said, “I thank all of you very much for leaving your various places and travelling all the way to Oporoza here, It’s not an easy task. I believe you would have read in different newspapers that Tompolo is fighting illegal bunkering. Yes, the Crude Oil is the only source of survival in this country and 90 percent of our people, in one way or the other, are involved in the illegal bunkering.

“So, I admonish our people, especially the youths wing to stand firm with Mr. President and join those who are doing the right thing to salvage our country.”