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TOMPOLO HAILS TINUBU FOR SIGNING MARITIME VARSITY ACT

The Chairman, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, (Tompolo), has praised President Ahmed Bola Tinubu for signing the Act establishing the Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State.

Tompolo said in a letter of appreciation he sent to the President said that the signing of the Act has given full legal backing to the existence of the critical maritime university.

 Tompolo stated that the President’s action has reinforced and indeed validated the hope and aspirations of the people of the Niger Delta for learning and development.

He commended the President for his unwavering commitment to addressing issue of concern in the Niger Delta and its development.

He stressed further that the President’s action had given the seriously needed legal framework for the university to commence full academic operations.

Tompolo recalled that the Nigeria Maritime University, which was established in 2014, had been stifled by the absence of an enabling Act until the President’s historic decision.

He said that President Tinubu’s visionary leadership has bridged the gap in maritime education stop in West Africa by putting Nigeria in the vantage position to improve manpower and capacity building in the sector.

I am writing on behalf of  the good people of the Niger Delta, especially, His Magesty  Pere Oboro- Gbaraun II, Aketekpe Agadagba, Council of Chiefs and proud citizens of the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State,  to express our most profound gratitude and reverence, for your historic endorsement of the 2025 ACT, establishing the Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State.

 It gave full legal backing to the institution, a validation we can’t find enough words to express appreciation. This magnanimous gesture, thus symbolizes your goodwill towards the region and the unwavering commitment to the advancement of learning and development of its people. It is an act that came in the nick of time, when all hope was almost exhausted.

 “Thank you Mr. President, you touched base with us, with this act of courage. The Nigeria Maritime University Okerenkoko,  established in 2014, has been existence, but the absence of an enabling Act hindered its full operationalization and potentials.

 “For a decade, the institution functioned, but without full legal status. It was on a life support, gasping for desired breath to stay alive.

“Therefore, your unexpected approval and signing of the Bill into law caught us unaware and brought with it a total feeling of euphoria.

“Now, the ACT will provide the necessary legal framework for the university to thrive.

“This milestone ratification will undoubtedly promote education not only amongst indigenes of the Niger Delta, but Nigeria in its entirety, bridging the knowledge gap in the nation’s maritime sector.

“Nothing skips Mr. President’s constantly roving attention.
 As you are aware, Ghana was the only country in the West African subregion with a Maritime University. As it is, your visionary stewardship has bridged this gap, and Nigeria is now poised to improve its capacity and manpower in the maritime sector. 

“The university will not only bring development to the oil and gas communities in the Niger Delta, but also curb the pervading youth restiveness in the region. It will create employment opportunities for our teeming youths, and others across the country.

The objectives of the university, as outlined in the Act, align with your administration’s commitment to encouraging the advancement of learning, developing and offering academic and professional programmes, and promoting research and innovation.

“Mr. President, your signing of the Bill into law is indeed a testament to your friendship and dedication to the growth and development of the South/South zone .

 “Indeed, it authenticates and validates your mantra of RENEWED HOPE, for all Nigerians, no matter where they are domiciled.

I recalled that when you visited Oporoza, the ancestral  headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom, on Friday, November 25th, 2022,  you made a pledge to our people to sign the  Act  establishing the university into law upon your  election as  President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

This is promise made and promise fulfilled.

“Once again, let me express our  sincere appreciation for this landmark achievement. 

“Your leadership has rekindled enthusiasm amongst Niger Deltans.

 It’s on this note that I also wish to congratulate and salute all of us in the  South/South belt.  Mr. President has done this for all of us.  Let us continue to sustain the prevailing peace in our region and unite behind Mr. President in order to attract more development strides to our zone. 

“Our dear Iyelawei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, we are confident that your government will continue to prioritize the development of the Niger Delta.

Your Excellency,  sir, you have in this regard engraved your name in the hearts of the citizens of the Niger Delta, through this decision.

 Please accept the assurances of our highest esteem and unwavering support for your administration.”

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