The Nigerian Union of Journalists is set to confer a national merit award on a former Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo.
According to the national leadership of the NUJ, the honour is in recognition of his contribution to the war against crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism.
The National President of NUJ, Chris Isiguzo, stated this known during a visit to Tompolo at Oporoza Community in the Warri Southwest Local Government Area of Delta State, on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
He noted that the formal presentation of the award to Tompolo will take place in February during the forthcoming annual conference of the association in Abuja.
Hailing Tompolo for his commitment to ending crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism and other sharp practices associated with exploration of crude oil and production, Isiguzo said, “Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, the NUJ has profiled your activities and we are impressed by your patriotic zeal to ensure that Nigeria works again by your pursuit of those pilfering the nation’s oil wealth. The NUJ also acknowledges the prevailing peace in the Niger Delta for which you have played pivotal roles. For these significant contributions you have made towards the nation’s growth and development, the NUJ has decided to honour you with one of our prestigious awards.”
Tompolo, who was joined by a member of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Mcdonald Igbadiwei; and his media adviser, Paul Bebenimibo, to express gratitude to the NUJ for the honour accorded. He added that he was elated that a strategic stakeholder such as NUJ could recognise and appreciate his contributions to national development.
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