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Navy, Tantita partner to protect federal assets in Niger Delta

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Context piece
  • The Nigerian Navy and Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited are collaborating to protect federal infrastructure in the Niger Delta.
  • The Navy's NNS-Delta base inaugurated new projects, including accommodation, partly sponsored by Tantita.
  • The partnership highlights the need for synergy between military, security agencies, and private sector actors to secure maritime domains.

The Nigerian Navy and the private pipeline surveillance firm Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited are forging a partnership to safeguard federal government infrastructure across the Niger Delta region. This collaboration aims to enhance security in the vital oil-producing area.

These projects happened because of deliberate support, clear vision, and a shared belief that those who defend our waters deserve good facilities, including decent homes.

โ€” Commodore Shehu TasiuCommander of NNS-Delta, speaking at the inauguration of projects at the naval base.

Commodore Shehu Tasiu, Commander of NNS-Delta, announced the synergy during the inauguration of several projects at the naval base in Warri, Delta State. These projects included car parks, sports courts, and crucially, accommodation for officers and senior ratings. Tantita Security Services sponsored some of these personnel accommodation projects.

Tasiu expressed gratitude for Tantita's support, emphasizing that decent living conditions are directly linked to the operational effectiveness of personnel defending the nation's waters. He described Tantita's contribution as "nation-building in action," noting that improved accommodation leads to healthier, more focused, and committed sailors.

By providing quality accommodation for our personnel, you have invested directly in the comfort, dignity, and readiness of those who patrol the creeks, secure oil infrastructure, and keep our maritime domain safe day and night. This is more than Corporate Social Responsibility. This is nation-building in action.

โ€” Commodore Shehu TasiuAcknowledging Tantita Security Services' contribution to personnel welfare.

"When our sailors live in decent quarters, they are healthier, more focused, and more committed. A rested sailor makes fewer mistakes," Tasiu stated. He stressed that maritime security requires a coordinated effort involving the military, other security agencies, government institutions, and responsible private sector entities like Tantita.

When our sailors live in decent quarters, they are healthier, more focused, and more committed. A rested sailor makes fewer mistakes. What you have done strengthens the operational backbone of NNS DELTA and, by extension, the Nigerian Navyโ€™s contribution to national security and economic stability in the Niger Delta.

โ€” Commodore Shehu TasiuExplaining the impact of improved accommodation on naval readiness.

The Commander called on other corporate organizations and well-meaning Nigerians to emulate Tantita's commitment to national security and the welfare of naval personnel, highlighting the shared responsibility in protecting the country's assets and ensuring stability in the Niger Delta.

Tantita Security Service Limited has shown how a private partner can align its business objectives with national security priorities in a way that is lawful, professional, and impactful.

โ€” Commodore Shehu TasiuPraising Tantita's role as a private sector partner.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.