HYPREP pledge to address water challenge in Ogoni

Project Coordinator of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, has pledged its commitment to address water challenges in Ogoniland.

Zabbey made this disclosure to commemorate the 2025 World Water Day during weekend, adding that that potable water is vital to its mandate.

He said, “With this year’s theme: ‘Glacier Preservation’, the theme underscores the need to protect the world’s freshwater sources, which are vital for sustaining ecosystems, supporting human life, and regulating the climate.

“We are committed in tackling the water challenges faced by hydrocarbon-impacted communities in Ogoniland.”

He emphasized that it reflects the importance of preserving glaciers, a crucial source of freshwater for millions of people worldwide.

“HYPREP’s efforts to provide potable water form a critical part of its mandate to remediate and restore the environment in Ogoniland.

“The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Report on Ogoniland provided clear recommendations for restoring contaminated water sources, and HYPREP remains steadfast in implementing these recommendations,” he further said.

He also noted that the project had recently inaugurated water facilities in Bunu and Beeri communities, increasing the number of Ogoni communities with access to potable water to 30, as part of its commitment to meeting the needs of affected areas.