09/04/2026
At a meeting with the National Assembly of Nigeria and other sister security and national security committees, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited presented overwhelming reports detailing how they were able to access, verify, control, coordinate, and monitor sensitive intelligence, as well as organize effective operations against illegal oil activities.
The evidence clearly showed that this task was far from easy but through determination and a willingness to achieve results, they succeeded. By working closely with host communities, they secured access to vital information, built trust, and delivered measurable outcomes.
In the words of the TSSNL MD, High Chief (Engr) Pondi E. Kestin:
“At Tantita, we say: we do not protect the asset from the people, but we protect it with the people and that has given us results that we have been earning till today.”
This reality is evident. Communities were seen celebrating when a vote of absolute confidence was passed on TSSNL by the National Assembly. Many openly aligned with the MD’s statement, sharing it across social media as proof that the people are truly being carried along.
Of course, not everyone will be pleased. Some are more interested in a share of the money than in the responsibility of the work. Yet this job is extremely dangerous. Tantita took on that risk and has worked tirelessly to deliver results.
So, the question remains: those demanding that the contract be divided on what basis are they making such demands?
In many of these same communities, illegal activities thrived for years, fighting against it lead to loss of lives among TSSNL personnel, the Navy, Civil Defence, and military officers. Where were these voices then? Why was there silence when vandalism was ongoing? Why the sudden awakening now that results are visible?
This clearly shows that it is not about the job. Truth does not require investigation.
For years, illegal operators exploited communities using women and even children to sustain crude oil theft. Watching evidence like the infamous large-scale illegal crude oil Olympic pool raises a serious question: how could such operations exist without community complicity?
Everyone has the right to seek economic opportunities but it must be done through the right channels.
Pipeline surveillance is not a playground. It is a frontline defense for Nigeria’s economy. Weakening it to appease individuals is both reckless and dangerous.
If you want to be part of the system, follow due process. Apply through the appropriate channels. Do not attempt to destroy a working structure simply because you want a share.
The truth is simple: decentralization will not bring fairness. It will create confusion, rivalry, and loopholes for vandals to exploit. It will take us backwards.
You cannot scatter responsibility across multiple groups and expect efficiency. When everyone is in charge, no one is accountable. Even the military operates under a clear chain of command so why should a sensitive national assignment like pipeline surveillance be treated like a community sharing formula?
There are many legitimate ways for communities to generate income beyond pipeline surveillance. Demanding a share of this contract without responsibility is like owning a bakery and still asking for a slice of bread from another baker.
Most importantly, Tantita has proven itself beyond reasonable doubt. The company has demonstrated capacity, integrity, intelligence, manpower, and the necessary equipment to execute this task effectively. It has also engaged subcontractors across various localities creating opportunities for wider participation.
For accountability reasons, the Federal Government cannot decentralize this contract to multiple independent actors. The current structure has proven effective and must be sustained and strengthened.
Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited is the security company to trust.
