2 weeks Ago By Dennis Naku
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project says it has successfully evacuated over 1.7 million kilogrammes of solid waste from the Ogoni creeks in Rivers State. This was revealed by HYPREP Project Coordinator, Prof.
Nenibarini Zabbey, during the project’s first quarterly youth interactive meeting held in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. Providing an update on the environmental remediation efforts, Zabbey announced that the shoreline remediation project has reached 39.4 per cent completion.
“As a community-based project, we understand the urgency of protecting the environment and improving livelihoods in line with our mandate, and I assure you that we are working tirelessly to deliver this,” he said. Highlighting achievements under the project’s environmental components, he noted:“HYPREP’s progress across other thematic areas is particularly evident in the remediation of polluted sites. As of today, the shoreline remediation project is at a completion rate of 39.
4%. In this area, we have recovered, evacuated, and treated over 937,000 litres of oily sludge from the mangrove sediment. Related News HYPREP partners Australian centre on Ogoni cleanup 30 communities in Ogoniland now enjoy potable water — HYPREP HYPREP inaugurates Ogoniland environmental restoration centre September “We have also evacuated over 1.
7 million kilogrammes of solid waste from the Ogoni creeks. The mangrove restoration project has reached an 86% completion rate.” Zabbey also emphasised progress in the ongoing construction of water facilities across various Ogoni communities in the four local government areas.
He listed some of the benefiting communities as Bodo, Uegwere-Boue, Gwara, Taabaa, Okwale, Aleto, Kaani, Deken, K-Dere, and Borobara, noting that HYPREP is working towards commissioning the water projects in the third quarter of 2025. Stressing the importance of youth participation, Zabbey urged for sustained cooperation and warned against the spread of misinformation, which he said could derail the success of the Ogoni cleanup. “We also appreciate your enthusiasm and concern for the success of the Ogoni cleanup.
However, we urge you to refrain from spreading unsubstantiated allegations and misinformation, as they hinder progress.Therefore, I urge you to remain committed to constructive engagement. Embrace dialogue and negotiation as your most potent tools for resolving conflicts and driving advocacy and progress,” he said.
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