Tompolo's Tantita to support inmates' education in Okere-Warri Prison

The Management of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, a security outfit owned by High Chief (Dr.) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo has, on Monday, promised to support inmates' education in  Okere-Warri Prison in Delta State.

This is just as members of the Nigerian Correctional Centre, Okere-Warri Prison, led by Deputy Controller of Correctional Centre, DCC Okemeomia Richard visited the head office of Tantita in Warri to appreciate the organisation's support of a recent social event for prisoners, tagged: "Dry Bones Shall Arise".

PEBNEWS reports that the comedy programme which was held to promote social interaction, fostering a sense of community among inmates, and reducing tension was organised by a Warri-based Comedian, MC Prophet at the Okere-Warri Prison.

While applauding Tantita for their support so far, the team of the Correctional Services requested Tantita to build classrooms for inmates to pursue educational careers while in prison.

According to them, there are so many inmates who are talented and could gain from such educational  programmes which would enable them to be reintegrated into society.

In his response, the Managing Director of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, Chief Engineer Kestin Pondi who was excited over the visit promised to partner with the Nigerian Correctional Centres to empower willing inmates so as to be useful to themselves and the society. 

Speaking further, Tantita boss assured Okere-Warri prison of building a six classroom block that will be powered by alternative power supply-inverter and solar system to enable the project be useful to the inmates.

In attendance is the head of media and publicity of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, Dr. Paul Bebenimibo and others.