The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has engaged Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) to explore partnership opportunities to strengthen collaboration in national development and advance student welfare.
Led by its president, Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, the student body met with High Chief Kestin Ebimorbowei Pondi, chairman of TSSNL, to discuss potential areas of partnership and strategic collaboration, according to a press statement by Ogunjimi Tolulope James, chief press secretary to the president of NANS.
As part of the agreement, Tantita approved NANS’ requests for scholarship support covering both local and international schemes, as well as job opportunities for graduates and stakeholders.
The president of NANS, in his address, noted that students remain critical stakeholders in nation-building, emphasising that, beyond constituting a significant proportion of the population, they bear the enormous responsibility of shaping the country’s future.
He stated that Nigeria’s oil and gas sector has, for decades, remained the backbone of the national economy, contributing substantially to government revenue, foreign exchange earnings, infrastructure development and overall national growth.
“Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited has played a significant role in safeguarding Nigeria’s economic mainstay through its advanced, technology-driven oil and gas pipeline surveillance system, asset protection initiatives, intelligence support services and comprehensive security operations across the Niger Delta region.
“As a conscious, objective and meticulous student leader, I wish to unequivocally state that, contrary to the calls by certain detractors urging the Federal Government of Nigeria to discontinue the services of and terminate its contract with Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) holds a contrary position and gives full credence to the company and its contributions to national development,” he said.
Responding, Pondi affirmed that, for the nation’s overall growth and development, the company remains committed to collaborating with Nigerian students.
The managing director stated that, as a result of improved security and reduced disruptions, Nigeria has recorded increased crude oil output and improved operational efficiency across key production and export facilities.
He added that the company has also contributed significantly to socio-economic stability through job creation, youth engagement and community empowerment initiatives within host communities.
He also approved mobility support for the leadership NANS.
