HYPREP coordinator restates commitment to implement Ogoni cleanup
Omeiza Bilal
The Project Coordinator of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, has assured on the effective and timely implementation of the Ogoni Clean-up saying the body will ensure it continues to be accountable, transparent, and people centered.
Prof Zabbey made this statement following his reinstatement recently by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He said, “The President reached the decision to reinstate the HYPREP Project Coordinator following a performance review of the HYPREP Project Coordinator and concluded that he is fit to discharge his functions following the regulations guiding the execution of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP).”
The Project Coordinator appreciate President Tinubu for reinstating him and commended the President for his unwavering commitment to accelerating the implementation of the Ogoni Clean-up as articulated in the Renewed Hope Agenda.
He stressed that he would continue to drive the clean-up process with renewed vigour, passion, and zest toward meeting stakeholders’ expectations to deliver a world-class Project that meets the best standards.
Prof Zabby said is not unaware of the eagerness of stakeholders and communities to see a speedy and quality completion of several HYPREP projects in Ogoniland.
“These include the construction of the Centre of Excellence for Environmental Restoration (CEER), the Ogoni Specialist Hospital and Buan Cottage Hospital, the Ogoni Power Project, the provision of potable water, sustainable livelihoods programmes, remediation of oil-impacted land and shoreline sites, and mangrove restoration among other interventions.
He stressed that, in line with HYPREP’s strategic policy of inclusivity, the Project would continue to carry out robust stakeholder engagement to constantly get community buyin and inclusivity.
