The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) has inducted High Chief Government Ekpomupolo, popularly known as Tompolo into the DOPF Niger Delta Hall of Fame.
The official induction was held Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Oporoza, the traditional Headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri Southwest Local Government Area of Delta State.
As a prelude, the Chairman of DOPF, Mr. Emmanuel Enebeli, noted that the award was sequel to an overwhelming vote by the people of the Niger Delta Region in an Online Poll, conducted within a period of four months beginning from June 2021 – October 2021.
Enebeli said Ekpemupolo’s selection for this prestigious Honour was also based on his uncommon struggles and determination towards the liberation of the Niger Delta Region from economic and environmental degradation, political and social marginalization, and stagnation.
The official induction and presentation were done by the Chairman, DOPF Board of Trustee (BoT), Chief Omafume Amurun.
In his response, Chief Government Ekpomupolo aka Tompolo, who appreciated members of the DOPF for recognizing his good stands and inducting him into the Niger Delta Media Hall of Fame, said his Award and recognition should spur others to rise up to defend and protect Government properties and facilities within their territory.
He appealed to Nigerians to join hands to move the country forward because there is no other country they can call their own.
According to Chief Government Ekpomupolo, “I don’t have any other place except Nigeria. Nigeria is the only country I have, so we must all join hands to protect and move Nigeria forward.
“Our economy is in dire need of survival so we cannot fold our hands and allow some persons to sabotage the nation’s economy because of greed.”
