The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable water provisions in Ogoni, Rivers State, as it marks World Water Day (WWD).
The agency coordinator, Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, in a post shared on Sunday, stated this commitment aligns with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Report on the Ogoni Environment recommendation.
While marking this year’s theme with “Where Water Flows, Equity Grows”, HYPREP highlighted its stance that water is a fundamental human right, and ensuring access to potable water in Ogoni communities is part of the agency’s goal.
The agency noted that part of its achievements includes providing potable water to 43 communities and establishing Phase 3 water projects, covering 17 Ogoni communities.
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In addition, HYPREP revealed that the installation of windmill-powered water projects in Khana LGA is ongoing, and the K-Dere Water Project, with 99% completion, will soon be commissioned for use.
“This is as work continues on other water projects across Ogoni. With these, HYPREP is on course to meet Sustainable Development (SDG) Goal 6 – ensuring the availability of sustainable management of water and sanitation for all Ogoni communities by 2030.
For quality water delivery, HHYPREP announced the joint management model adopted with communities, the Rivers State Ministry of Water Resources and Rural Development, and the Rivers State Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RSSTOWA).
“We have also established the Water Consumers’ Association in Nchia, Eleme, and, in collaboration with Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs), conducted training in other communities.
Reaffirming Balarabe Lawal, the Minister of Environment’s primary objective in ensuring access to clean water, Prof. Zabbey, Project Coordinator, pledged the responsibility for safeguarding the agency water facilities across Ogoni communities.
