Tompolo Donates ₦10bn as Oborevwori Relaunches Delta Security Trust Fund

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday, relaunched the Delta State Security Trust Fund, signalling a renewed partnership between the public and private sectors to strengthen security and boost economic development across the state.

The high-profile event, held at Government House, Asaba, drew leading figures from business, security, and governance, including the Group Chairman of Access Holdings Plc, Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, who chaired the occasion; Founder of Zenith Bank, Mr. Jim Ovia, who served as Special Guest of Honour; and Chairman of Tantita Security Services Limited, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo), who emerged Chief Launcher with a ₦10 billion donation.

Governor Oborevwori explained that although the Delta State Security Trust Fund was established in 2013, his administration was revamping it as a sustainable platform to mobilise resources and complement government efforts in ensuring safety and stability.

He noted that the renewed Fund would prioritise investment in surveillance technology, operational vehicles, communication tools, and training for security personnel and community vigilantes across all 25 local government areas.

> “Security is not the sole responsibility of government it is everyone’s business,” Oborevwori said. “Without peace, development cannot thrive, businesses cannot flourish, and investors will be reluctant to commit. This Fund represents our shared commitment to safety and growth.”



Chairman of the event, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, described the initiative as “a defining moment in Delta’s history,” commending Oborevwori’s leadership for transforming the state into one of Nigeria’s most peaceful and investment-friendly regions.

> “Our Governor is both a driver and an enabler of progress. While others talk, he gets it done,” he said, announcing a personal donation of ₦100 million on behalf of himself and his wife, Ofure. He projected that the fund could attract as much as ₦100 billion by 2025.



Zenith Bank founder, Jim Ovia, hailed the governor’s foresight, calling the Security Trust Fund “a bold and forward-looking step” that would enhance investor confidence and promote sustainable growth.

> “Security is the foundation of prosperity and progress. This Fund brings stakeholders together to build a safer and more stable Delta,” Ovia said, pledging continued support from the private sector.



Speaking on behalf of Tompolo, Chief Keston Pondi of Tantita Security described the ₦10 billion donation as a “strategic investment in peace and progress,” stressing the company’s long-term commitment to protecting lives and property in Delta State.

> “This launch is not just about money; it is a collective investment in the stability and future of our state,” Pondi stated.



Delivering the keynote address, retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Marvel Akpoyibo, underscored the inseparable link between security and development, warning that no state could achieve sustainable growth without adequate safety measures.

Executive Secretary of the Delta Security Trust Fund, Mr. Samuel Osasa, said the revitalised fund would “reinvigorate and reposition” the state’s security framework to tackle emerging threats. He added that the Fund had already supported several security agencies with logistics and modern facilities, including new installations at the State Police Command.

With the renewed momentum, stakeholders expressed optimism that the initiative would entrench peace, attract investments, and make Delta a model for collaborative security management in Nigeria.