President Tinubu and Tompolo
* Lists outstanding achievements of Tinubu in 2 years
By John Egie
High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo who is the Oweizide of Ijaw nation and Chairman Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited has pledged unalloyed loyalty and support to the re-election of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the 2027 Election Year.
The pledge was contained in goodwill message conveyed to the president on the occasion of his 73rd birthday celebration.
Reflecting on President Tinubu’s unique political and leadership trajectory, Tompolo said over the years President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dedicated his time and resources to building bridges of friendship, laid foundations, made personal sacrifices and endured challenges that could discourage men of feeble minds.
“You kept faith with destiny, armed with your incurable quest and determination for a just, better and equitable society and hence, your life and leadership styles have been a true source of inspiration to us as you stand out as the most innovative figure in the history of Nigeria’s political evolution.”
Reeling out reasons for his convictions to support Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re -election as president of the FRN, Tompolo mentioned the president’s support and encouragement to Tantita Security Services in the war against crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism which culminated in increased production of the nation’s crude from 600,000bpd to 1.8million bpd and counted on the president’s continuous intervention.
The goodwill message conveyed in the form of an open letter to the president listed outstanding achievements by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that have silenced his detractors and changed the landscape of the country in the spate of two years.
The achievements according to Tompolo include:
• Doubling the aggregate revenues to over N9.1 trillion.
• Reduction in the revenue spent on debt service from 97% to 68%.
• Clearing $5 billion in outstanding foreign exchange obligations.
• Resurgence of the oil and gas sector.
• Creation of the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Initiative
• Establishment of the Student Loan Fund
• Processing of N45.6 billion for students’ payment.
• Distributing fertilisers and initiating the laudable project to cultivate 10 million hectares of land.
* Transformation of the solid minerals to unlock $700 billion mining fortune *Monumental changes brought to the structure of refining and pricing in the petroleum sector by the removal of subsidy, as well as a more unified forex management system. *Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and the Sokoto-Badagry Highway.
*Tax Administration Bills recently passed into Law by the National Assembly.
*The National Minimum Wage Act
* Creation of over 400,000 jobs through Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME).
“Our beloved Iyelawei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri, most important to us in the Niger Delta, is the signing of the Bill establishing the Nigeria Maritime University (NMU), Okerenkoko, Warri South West LGA, Delta State, into law.
And of these extraordinary records in 2 years!
” On this special day, we salute your efforts and unfading commitment to nation-building, equitable distribution of development and lasting peace in our beloved country.
As you continue to deploy your God-given talents in human capital development, we pray that Almighty God grants you a long life, strength, and wisdom to steer this nation to greater heights.
” Looking ahead, we are aware that another political outing is on the horizon. We will join other progressive-minded leaders and the good people of the Niger Delta and beyond to preach your gospel of continuity beyond 2027.
” As you mark 73 years today, we pray that God will grant you the grace and robust health to end your first term on an even more remarkable note of success.
” We are backing you solidly for your second term in 2027. Nothing can change our support. It’s our prayer that God will keep you in robust health to complete your first term well and strong and that you go for the second term without a hitch Insha Allah”, the letter concluded.
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