High Chief (Dr.) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, (the Ibe-Ebidouwei of Ijaw Nation) and Chairman, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) has congratulated the newly appointed 11-member Board and Management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).
The new NNPCL team led by the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojuolari, the Chairman Ahmadu Musa Kida, and other members of the new Management and Board were appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday.
Tompolo in his goodwill message noted that Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) “recognises your appointment as a pivotal moment in the journey of the NNPCL and the Nigerian oil and gas industry.
“We express our profound gratitude to President Tinubu, for his visionary leadership and commitment to excellence, as demonstrated by the careful selection of seasoned professionals to steer the affairs of the NNPCL at this critical time”.
This decision by Mr. President, Tompolo stated underscores his administration’s dedication to ensuring that only competent hands are entrusted with optimising the vast benefits of our nation’s oil and gas sector.
According to him “the challenges and opportunities before this new Management and Board are immense, but we are confident in their abilities to drive the ongoing restructuring of the NNPCL to greater heights”.
Under their stewardship, he envisaged that the President’s mandate to ramp up local refining capacity and increase Nigeria’s crude oil production to 2mbpd in record time will be realised and surpassed.
He maintained that ” our company has always been proactive .TSSNL remains steadfast in its commitment to partnering with the NNPCL to secure and enhance Nigeria’s oil production capabilities.
” Our expertise in oil asset protection and our deep-rooted presence in the Niger Delta positions us as a reliable ally in ensuring that the nation’s resources are safeguarded and utilised efficiently for the collective benefit of all stakeholders.
“We also take this opportunity to assure the new NNPCL team of our unwavering support in executing their mandate. As a critical player in the security of Nigeria’s oil assets, we stand ready to collaborate and contribute to a more secure and prosperous energy sector that benefits the entire nation and aligns with the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda”.
To the new newly constituted NNPCL Management and Board, Tompolo advised them to embark on this critical journey with determination, focus, innovative, and diligent in delivering on their responsibilities.
He reminded them of huge expectations from all Nigerians , a hope they must not betray.
He however expressed optimism that “with your proven expertise, dedication and support of all critical stakeholders, we are confident that you will lead NNPCL towards a new era of growth and efficiency.
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Once again, we congratulate the entire Management and Board and wish them a successful and impactful tenure.
May their leadership usher in unparalleled progress and transformation in the Nigerian oil and gas industry for the benefit of our great nation.
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