Tompolo Gifts ₦10 Billion To Boost Delta State Security

In a historic show of support for the Delta State Government’s commitment to strengthening peace and security, the Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has announced a ₦10 billion contribution to the Delta State Security Trust Fund.

The announcement was made during the official launch of the Delta State Security Trust Fund, currently ongoing at the Government House in Asaba, with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, top government officials, security chiefs, and community leaders in attendance.

Tompolo’s donation marks one of the largest private contributions to a state security initiative in Nigeria, reinforcing his role as a key advocate for stability and development in the Niger Delta.

The Delta State Security Trust Fund (DSSTF) was established by law on December 15, 2013, as a public-private partnership to source funds, equip, and train security agencies operating in Delta State. It serves to provide financial, material, and equipment support to security agencies to enhance their effectiveness in ensuring security in the state. The trust fund accepts donations in cash, materials, and equipment from individuals, businesses, and organizations, and it does not recruit personnel into security agencies.

This donation underscores strong public and private support for the fund. The trust fund operates transparently with all donations accounted for and audited by qualified external auditors. It also features an interactive website for suggestions and crime reporting.

In January 2025, the Delta State Government engaged consultants to boost the trust fund’s initiatives for public awareness and fundraising to aid security operatives, emphasizing that security is a collective responsibility beyond just the government ​.