HYPREP Showcases Community-Driven Mangrove Restoration as Global Model
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has highlighted its community-led mangrove restoration initiative in Ogoniland as a model for large-scale ecological recovery, showcasing unprecedented gains in efforts to rehabilitate oil-degraded environments. At a send-off ceremony in honour of Prof Francis Sikoki and Aduabobo Hart of the Department of Animal and Environmental Biology, University of Port […]
OYF Raises Alarm Over Vandalism of Ogoni Water Projects, Vows to Expose Perpetrators
The Ogoni Youth Federation (OYF) has raised serious concerns over what it describes as politically motivated acts of sabotage targeting federally funded water infrastructure projects in Ogoniland, warning that those responsible will be exposed and prosecuted. The youth body, in a statement signed by its President-General, Engr. Legborsi Yamaabana, expressed deep disappointment at the recent […]
Another New HYPREP Water Tanks Collapse Weeks Apart, Risking Project Integrity
The integrity of the federal government’s multi-billion dollar Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) in Rivers State has been severely compromised following the collapse of a second newly commissioned water tank in under three weeks. The latest incident, which occurred at the Obolo-Ebube community in the Eleme Local Government Area on Saturday, November 22, 2025, has […]
HYPREP’S Days Old Project Collapses
The recent collapse of the Gwara Water Project’s overhead tank in Khana LGA is a stark reminder of the systemic failures that plague our nation’s development efforts. Just four days after its commissioning, the tank’s premature collapse yesterday, is a damning proof of the second-rate construction, poor materials, and lack of oversight that has become all too […]
HYPREP Reaffirms Quality Assurance in Ogoni Water Projects
Following the collapse of the overhead tank at Gwara Water Station in Khana Local Government Area (LGA), the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has reaffirmed its commitment to quality and accountability in ongoing Ogoni water projects. Project Coordinator, Professor Nenibarini Zabbey, said a high-level committee had been set up to investigate the incident and determine […]
HYPREP Convenes Colloquium On Operationalization Of CEER
For an effective operationalisation of its Centre of Excellence for Environmental Restoration (CEER), the Hydrocarbon Pollution and Remediation Project (HYPREP) has brought together experts in a colloquium to brainstorm on the technical committee report submitted by Prof. Don Baridam and recently approved by the Honourable Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal. In his welcome address, […]
FG’s Ogoni Cleanup Driving Social, Economic Transformation — Zabbey
The Federal Government’s (FG) ongoing Ogoni Cleanup Programme is delivering far-reaching social and economic benefits to communities in Ogoniland, beyond its core environmental restoration goals, the Project Coordinator of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, has said. Prof. Zabbey stated this while speaking at a two-day capacity-building workshop on Alternative Dispute Resolution […]
Ogoni Activist Commends HYPREP for Improving Livelihoods
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project, HYPREP, has been commended for carrying out human-oriented projects geared towards enhancing the livelihood of Ogoni people. An Ogoni activist, Mr. Christian Lekia, who made this statement in an interview with our correspondent, attributed the achievements made so far by HYPREP to the inclusive approach of the remediation agency’s management. […]
HYPREP Advances Ogoni Cleanup with New Hospitals, Water and Power Projects
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) says it is fast-tracking the Ogoni Cleanup Programme with massive infrastructure development, including the construction of new hospitals, potable water schemes, and a community power project designed to improve living standards across Ogoniland. Project Coordinator, Prof Nenibarini Zabbey, made this known during HYPREP’s appearance before the House of Representatives […]
South African Delegation Visits HYPREP Sites, Applauds Ogoni Cleanup, Community Resistance
A delegation of environmental activists from South Africa has visited project sites of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) in Ogoniland, Rivers State, to learn from Nigeria’s experience in tackling oil-related environmental degradation. The team toured selected remediation sites on Tuesday, including water projects, mangrove restoration areas, and the Centre of Excellence in Eleme, Rivers […]
Ogoni Youths Urged to Rally Behind New HYPREP BOT
Ogoni youths have been advised to support the newly inaugurated Board of Trustees of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) and resist attempts to create disunity. Community leader and peace advocate, Mr. Felix Eredor-Nwako, made the appeal while commending President Bola Tinubu for appointing qualified Ogoni sons to the board. He stressed that the new […]
NYCOP Endorses Tinubu’s HYPREP Appointments, Demands Probe of Missing Funds
The National Youth Council of Ogoni People (NYCOP) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) appointments while demanding accountability for a missing $100 million fund. Rising from an emergency congress, the group’s President, Raymond Marcus, expressed confidence in the leadership of Nwika Deeyah, a former member of the House of Representatives, who […]