AN Ijaw culture journalist, poet and writer, Asiayei Enaibo has felicitated with the Managing Director of Tantitia Security Ltd, High Chief Kestin Pondi, over benevolence to humanity, particularly to the people of Niger Delta.
Enaibo also showered praises on High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, Chairman of Tantita Security Ltd, for his unparalleled benevolence to humanity and ceaseless contributions to socio-economic and cultural growth of the Ijaw nation.
In a press statement titled “The River of Grace Flowing from Igologolo’s Stream: Tribute to High Chief Kestin Pondi” which he personally signed and made avilable to news men in Gbaramatu, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta, Enaibo who is also the publisher of Gbaramatu Voice eulogised High Chief Pondi and his sterling qualities, describing him as an institution and epitome of kindness.
He said of Pondi in the release: ‘’I have heard of his kindness, witnessed his good deeds, and seen his wonders unfold like a sacred river. From Father Igologolo’s ancient caves to Osiki River’s gracious currents, he flows with quiet power.
“A grandson of Osen, whose river flows with milk and honey, and spirit with compassion. He stands honouring humanity – High Chief Kestin Pondi, Osikinagba, a dynasty of kindness, embroidered with purity, empathy, and life-transforming passion.
”Seek his face, and weariness fades. Seek his presence, and encounter life’s light. Seek his wisdom, and receive counsel for a brighter tomorrow. Partner with him, and witness progress expand.
”In his policies, wisdom flows. In his world, grace abounds. In his legacy, rivers of the fathers’ flow to sons, from uncle to kin, heritage to destiny.
”From Igologolo to Saimuzubou, Okerenkoko to Kurutie River, Forcados shores to Ogulagha Sea, one name echoes gently – High Chief Kestin Pondi.
”Today, I walk this land with gladness, hope in my steps. My research birthed dialogues between seen and unseen, wisdom meeting wisdom. Like the Dialogue of Plato to his Master Socrates so this script to the Grand Master Tompolo. I bow before his presence, grateful for his smile, honoured by his approval.
”Like Father Igologolo, kindness flows through lineage and beyond. I come with a heart adorned with native chalk, Ziba Opuoru’s sacred powder – hope, grace, vision, and wisdom”
Continuing, Enaibo further extolled the Tantitia boss’ virtues: “Kestin Pondi isn’t just a man; he’s an institution, an extension of Father Igologolo. Legacy breathes through him. Who honours the source honours the stream? Like Father Igologolo, whose kindness extends through nephews, nieces, and lineage, so does this spirit of generosity travel through bloodlines and beyond.
”Today, I come to the temple with a heart adorned with native chalk, with the sacred powder of Ziba Opuoru upon my face, the whiteness of hope, the whiteness of grace, the whiteness of vision and wisdom, the driving force of our society.
His priceless saving lives, golden heart and value added wealth to mankind. ”Kestin Pondi is not merely a man. He is an institution. He is an extension of Father Igologolo, and through him, legacy breathes”
He invoked the blessings and protections of the sacred Ijaw gods and deities on High Chief Ekpemupolo, High Chief Pondi, his associates, relations and Tantitia Security Ltd: “What pleases the father pleases the son. Whoever honours the source honours the stream. They are disciples of the Ijaw tradition. They are custodians of Ijaw heritage. They are guardian forces safeguarding the undying principles and the unseen sacred laws of our Opuaduwe and Kaladuwe’s sanctity.
”Let High Chief Ekpemupolo be blessed. He is the pride of Ijaw nation, our shining star; for all he does for our beloved Ijaw nation and humanity, let High Chief Ekpemupolo be blessed now and forever, let Kestin Pondi be blessed. Let Father Igologolo be blessed.
