HYPREP Council Moves to Fast-Track Ogoni Clean-up, Tackles Funding, Flooding
Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt The Governing Council of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has pledged to tackle challenges slowing the implementation of the Ogoni oil spill clean-up, remediation
The Governing Council of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has pledged to address challenges impeding the Ogoni oil spill clean-up, remediation, and restoration efforts. During an inspection tour of affected Ogoni communities in Rivers State, the council's lead, Prof. Nwibere Barinedum Michael, identified funding, flooding, and accessibility as major hurdles.
The council assured that the funding issue is being resolved following the federal government's approval and release of funds. They explained that delays in some contractor projects were due to procedures governing fund access, not deliberate faults. The council approved funding requests submitted by the Project Coordination Office and expects the funds to be released shortly.
They also plan to increase funding for certain projects and expedite approval processes. Concerning flooding and inaccessibility at sites like Lot 11 at Ogale, Eleme, the council will work with the HYPREP Project Coordinator to find immediate solutions. They commended the Centre of Excellence at Gokana, calling it a signature project worthy of international standards, but emphasized the need for a sustainable maintenance and management framework to ensure its success for the Ogoni people, Rivers State, Nigeria, and the world.
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