Tantita Security presents scholars with N2.5m in speaking competition

Tantita Security Services Ltd., has splashed N2.5 million on scholars that participated in the Delta State Inter-School Public Speaking Competition.

Warredi Enisuoh, Executive Director of Operations and Technical Services of Tantita Security Services Ltd., said this on Sunday in Lagos.

According to Enisuoh, the price is in its continuous effort to promote literacy in schools and as part of its Corporate Social responsibility (CSR).

The programme is a collaborative effort spearheaded by Tantita and the Godfrey PondiBook Club. At the end of the close-knit competition, Dom Domingos College, Warri, took the crown by winning the coveted cash prize of N1 million. Edjeba Secondary School secured the First Runner-Up position, receiving N800,000, while Ighogbadu Secondary academy finished third and was awarded N700,000,” he said.

He noted that the event, themed: “The Impact of Technology in Combatting Crude Oil Theft and Pipeline Vandalism” showcased the talent and eloquence of young speakers from various secondary schools across the state.

The competition featured two speakers from each of ten government-owned secondary schools, including Dom Domingos College, Edjeba Secondary School, Ighogbadu Secondary School, Ekpan Secondary School, Urhobo College, College of Commerce, Yonwuren College, Alegbo Secondary School, Dore Numa College, and Ugborikoko Secondary School.

Each participant delivered perceptive presentations addressing the critical part of technology in diving issues related to crude oil painting theft and channel vandalization.

The prize structure was originally set at N500,000 for the winner, N300,000 for the first runner-up, and N200,000 for the second runner-up. Tantita Security Services however revised the amount to N1, 000,000, N800,000, and N700,000, respectively, to encourage and reward the scholars’ outstanding performances,” he said.

Enisuoh, expressed his admiration for the initiative, and commended those who came up with this veritably estimable idea.

“From all your performances, we can only say it’ll get better coming time. It’ll get bigger next time; the prize money will also increase, and we will also introduce individual literacy that will follow with backing to the schools,” he said.

He emphasized the relevance of the competition’s theme, saying, “It was not an easy topic, and I suppose only those from this area would have won if it was a national event.

“We sleep and wake up with this pollution from crude oil; we know it is not easy to survive in this region. Most of our land has been affected by the illegality of this problem. We are very happy to see these effects at a young age, as it shows there is hope for results,” he said.

Teachers from participating schools expressed their appreciation for Tantita’s action, identifying the event as a precious platform that not only highlights scholars’ skills but also reflects the hardwork of educators and parents.

The event attracted other notable guests including management and staff of Tantita Security Services.

The competition not only stressed the significance of public speaking skills among scholars but also emphasized the need for innovative results to combat oil theft and vandalization in the region.