Maton, Tantita, Hailed at Stakeholders Appreciation Day for Boosting Oil Production
Key stakeholders in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector gathered this week for the Critical Stakeholders Appreciation Day for the Central Corridor, where community leaders, security agencies, and corporate partners were commended for their role in protecting vital hydrocarbon infrastructure and boosting national oil output in the Niger Delta.
The event, attended by commanding officers from various military formations, representatives of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), Tantita Security Services, Maton Engineering and traditional rulers from Niger Delta communities, celebrated what organizers described as a “watershed moment in the partnership between oil-bearing communities and the Federal Government.”
Speaking at the event the head of corporate affairs for Tantita Security Services Bar. Emmanuel Jakpa highlighted the transformation in the Niger Delta’s relationship with oil infrastructure security.
“In the past, our communities were unfairly accused of sabotaging national assets. Today, that story has changed,” the speaker said. “We are recognizing our people as valued partners in safeguarding the lifeblood of our nation.”
According to the speaker, Nigeria’s crude oil production which had dropped to below 700,000 barrels per day three years ago has now risen significantly due to the joint efforts of NNPC Limited, Maton Engineering, Tantita Security Services, and community-based surveillance groups.
“Through collaboration and trust, we’ve restored production to well over 1.4 million barrels per day,” he noted, adding that projections by the *Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) indicate production could reach 1.8 million barrels per day by December.
He credited the success to the strong partnership between the Federal Government, NNPC, security agencies, and Niger Delta communities, emphasizing that no single organization could have achieved such results alone.
“Our success is collective. We thank our royal fathers, community leaders, and security partners the Army, Navy, Air Force, Civil Defence, Police, and intelligence services for their dedication,” he said.
The event also featured an appeal for greater inclusion of women in oil infrastructure protection and decision-making processes.
Annkio Briggs in her goodwill message stated that “As a daughter of the Niger Delta, I believe more women must carry leadership responsibility in this process,” the speaker added. “Our success must be inclusive and must benefit the true owners of these resources the people of the Niger Delta.”
Organizers noted that the collaboration between communities and the Federal Government has drastically reduced cases of pipeline vandalism and oil theft, while also improving local engagement and trust.
The program concluded with a call for continued partnership under the theme “Together, We Are Stronger”, reinforcing the shared commitment to peace, progress, and prosperity across the Niger Delta.
