The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has announced plans to broaden its mangrove restoration efforts to additional communities within Ogoniland as part of the second phase of its ongoing environmental intervention.
According to Professor Nenibarini Zabbey, HYPREP’s Project Coordinator, the next phase is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025.
The expansion aims to build upon the achievements recorded in Phase 1, which has already seen extensive ecological recovery in Bomu Creek.
Zabbey highlighted the project’s focus on restoring degraded mangrove habitats, which are critical to biodiversity, climate regulation, and the livelihood of local populations.
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He noted that the upcoming phase will further integrate community participation, building on the success of engaging over 600 Ogoni youths and women in mangrove planting and monitoring.
As part of its broader strategy, HYPREP has also launched awareness campaigns in various communities to emphasise the environmental and economic importance of mangrove preservation.
In addition, the organisation has distributed clean cookstoves to reduce dependency on mangrove wood for household fuel, promoting more sustainable energy alternatives.
The initiative aligns with HYPREP’s commitment to nature-based solutions and the use of indigenous knowledge in restoring the Niger Delta’s fragile ecosystems.
