Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited has expanded its corporate social responsibility efforts with the training and empowerment of 100 youths through an intensive ICT programme, ending with the distribution of laptops to all participants in Warri, Delta State. The programme focused on practical digital skills aimed at improving employability and self-reliance among young people in the host communities.
Speaking at the graduation ceremony, the Managing Director of Tantita, Chief Kestin Pondi, said the six-month ICT Training and Laptop Empowerment Initiative was fully funded by the company in partnership with the Tompolo Foundation and delivered by PEB ICT Services. He described the initiative as a deliberate investment in human capital development and digital inclusion.
Pondi said the programme was designed in response to the increasing demand for digital skills in today’s technology-driven economy, noting that ICT competence has become essential for employment, entrepreneurship and global competitiveness. According to him, the beneficiaries received intensive hands-on training covering computer applications, web development, graphics design, cyber security and data analysis.
He explained that the skills acquired are globally relevant and give participants a strong base for self-reliance and active participation in the digital economy. Beyond classroom training, Pondi said Tantita addressed sustainability by providing laptops to each graduate to support immediate use of the skills gained.
“By removing the barrier of access to ICT tools, we are enabling these youths to turn knowledge into income and long-term productivity,” he said. Pondi added that the participants demonstrated clear growth in competence, confidence and readiness for the digital workplace over the course of the programme.
The Tantita boss commended PEB ICT Services for its professionalism and quality delivery, describing the outcome as proof of what effective collaboration can achieve. He also acknowledged the Tompolo Foundation for its continued commitment to youth empowerment and human capital development, reaffirming Tantita’s resolve to keep supporting initiatives that prepare young Nigerians for the future.
Pondi urged the beneficiaries to use the laptops responsibly to add value to their lives, their communities and the nation. He stressed that programmes of this nature are important for building a stronger and more prosperous digital future for Nigeria.
Also speaking at the event, the Chief Executive Officer of PEB ICT Services, Dr Paul Bebenimibo, praised Tantita and the Tompolo Foundation for consistently funding and sustaining the initiative. He described the programme as a practical model for addressing youth unemployment through skills acquisition and digital empowerment.
Bebenimibo said his organisation was proud to have delivered quality training and expressed readiness to expand the programme to other parts of the country. One of the beneficiaries, Zikorebai Diepere, thanked the organisers and facilitators, saying such initiatives are vital to Nigeria’s economic diversification efforts and youth development agenda. The event drew community stakeholders.
