UPU withdraws call for termination of Tantita's contract in Urhobo land, calls for dialogue

The Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Worldwide has UPU withdraws call for termination of Tantita's contract in Urhobo land and calls for dialogue.

In a letter dated July 7, 2025, signed by it national body and was addressed to the National Security Adviser, the UPU stated that it had engaged in constructive dialogue with Tantita Security Services and had gained a broader understanding of the situation.

Recalled that the UPU had initially raised concerns about Tantita's operations in a letter dated June 2, 2025. Following further engagement and updated insights, the UPU has formally withdrawn its objection. 

The union expressed appreciation for the National Security Adviser's attention to the matter and commitment to peace and security in the region.

According to the letter, "We refer to our earlier letter dated 2nd June, which was acknowledged on 24th June by Mr. Isah Haruna, concerning the operations of Tantita Security Services in Urhobo Land.

"We wish to emphatically state that the information available to us at the time of writing the initial letter has since changed. Based on updated insights and a broader understanding of the situation, we have engaged in constructive dialogue with Tantita Security Services and the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) in an effort to amicably resolve the issues previously raised.

"In light of this development, we hereby formally withdraw our earlier letter.

"We appreciate your attention to this matter and thank you for your continued support and commitment to peace and security in our region." Statement added