STUDENTS across the Niger Delta region have conferred double awards on the former leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), High Chief Government Ekpemupolo a.k.a Tompolo for his various educational support programmes. The students presented the awards to wanted Tompolo in Warri on Saturday which was received on his behalf by his Media Consultant, Comrade Paul Bebenimibo. Presenting one of the awards to Tompolo, president of LAWSAN, Comrade Paul Enemiku, disclosed that Tompolo was responsible for the current de-escalation of unrest in the Niger Delta. The peace we enjoy today in the Niger Delta is made possible because of him. While receiving the twin awards on behalf of Tompolo, Comrade Bebenimibo, reiterated the determination of his boss to do more for youths of the region.

Source: Nigerian Tribune December 30, 2017 12:22 UTC