Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, a private oil pipeline surveillance firm contracted by the Federal Government, has pledged its commitment to increasing Nigeria’s crude oil production from 1.8 million barrels per day (mbpd) to 2mbpd by December.

The founder of Tantita, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, expressed his determination through his Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Dr Paul Bebenimibo, during a statement in Warri, Delta State, on Saturday.

He celebrated Nigeria’s crude oil production milestone of 1.8mbpd, attributing the achievement to the collaborative efforts of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, security forces, and Tantita Security Services.

Tompolo stated that reaching this production level would significantly boost government revenue and aid in running the country more effectively.

He said, “Tantita is committed to achieving 2mbpd by December, as directed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This milestone was achieved in collaboration with the NNPCL, security forces, and Tantita, which has been at the forefront of oil pipeline protection in the Niger Delta.

“We are determined to hit the 2mbpd target before the year ends. All necessary machinery has been put in place to ensure this objective is met. Our efforts will continue to focus on galvanising the Nigerian economy and halting oil theft.”

Tompolo assured that advanced technologies are being deployed to monitor oil facilities and prevent disruptions or theft of Nigeria’s resources. He reaffirmed Tantita’s dedication to safeguarding oil pipelines and achieving even greater production levels.

It is noteworthy that the board and management of the NNPCL recently announced that Nigeria’s crude oil production had risen to 1.8mbpd, while gas production reached 7.4 billion standard cubic feet per day.

NNPCL’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, commended the efforts of the Production War Room Team for their role in the recovery process and credited the milestone to directives from President Tinubu.

Meanwhile, findings by The PUNCH revealed that Tantita Security Services has intensified efforts to combat crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism. Operatives of Tantita have been actively pursuing oil thieves, seizing equipment used in illicit trade, and driving perpetrators out of the Niger Delta’s coastal regions.

Many oil thieves have reportedly abandoned their activities due to the sustained pressure and operations by Tantita’s personnel.