Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has been honoured with the prestigious ‘Guardian of the Nation’ Award at the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) in Dallas, Texas, United States.
The special recognition celebrates Tompolo’s contributions to the protection of Nigeria’s critical national assets, efforts to combat crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism, and initiatives promoting peace, security and sustainable development across the Niger Delta.
In announcing the honour, AFRIMMA highlighted Tompolo’s commitment to safeguarding strategic national infrastructure and his broader contributions to communities through peace-building, empowerment, job creation and development initiatives.
Through Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, Tompolo has played a prominent role in efforts to protect Nigeria’s petroleum infrastructure from crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism and other threats, with the assets regarded as vital to the country’s economy and national interest.
Beyond his security operations, Tompolo’s influence in the Niger Delta has also extended to community engagement, peace-building and initiatives aimed at creating opportunities and promoting stability across the region.
The ‘Guardian of the Nation’ Award represents AFRIMMA’s recognition of an individual whose service and contributions demonstrate a commitment to the protection, progress and development of Nigeria.
The honour, presented in Dallas, places an international spotlight on Tompolo’s contributions and draws attention to the importance of protecting Nigeria’s critical national assets while advancing peace and sustainable development in the Niger Delta.
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