FG Commends HYPREP Over Advancement On Ogoni Cleanup Initiative
The Federal Government has praised the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) for the significant progress made in the Ogoni cleanup initiative, labelling the effort as one of the key outcomes of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. A top-level group from the Central Results Delivery Coordination Unit (CRDCU), in partnership with the Federal Ministry […]
World Wetlands Day Celebration With HYPREP
As the global community observes World Wetlands Day on Monday 2 February 2026 with the theme “Wetlands and traditional knowledge: Celebrating cultural heritage”, the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has recorded major milestones in breathing life back into oil-ravaged mangroves of Ogoniland, Rivers State. In a statement by the Project Coordinator, Professor Nenibari Zabbey, the […]
HYPREP Flags off Phase Two Mangrove Restoration in Gokana, Trains Community Vanguards
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has launched the second phase of its mangrove restoration initiative in Ogoniland with the training of community vanguards in Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State. The exercise, which commenced recently, aims to equip local participants with modern techniques in mangrove nursery development, planting, and management to ensure high-quality […]
Ogoni Communities Raise Alarm Over Oil in Fish Despite Clean-Up
Residents of several Ogoni communities in Rivers State have raised fresh concerns over persistent oil contamination of their waterways and seafood, despite the ongoing remediation work by the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP). Fisherfolk from Gbee, K-Dere and Nweemuu voiced their frustrations on Wednesday during a multi-stakeholder dialogue titled “Restoring Rivers, Reviving Livelihoods, Renewing Lives”, […]
HYPREP Boost Ogoni Healthcare with 5 New Ambulances
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has reinforced its support for healthcare delivery in Ogoni with the donation of five ambulances to key public health facilities across the region, a move aimed at improving emergency response and strengthening patient referral systems. The ambulances were handed over to Bori Zonal Hospital, Terabor General Hospital, Eleme General […]
HYPREP Donates 5 Ambulances to Rivers State Ministry of Health
Rivers State Government has pledged to collaborate with the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project, HYPREP, in the implementation of public health initiatives that would align with the people of Ogoni land and the state in general. Speaking at the Formal Hand Over Ceremony of Ambulances to Health Care Facilities in Bori, Eleme, Kpite, Terabor and Bodo, […]
HYPREP Charges Contractors on Standards as Phase 3 Water Project Kicks Off
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has emphasised strict compliance with technical standards as it commenced the Phase 3 Water Supply Project aimed at expanding access to safe drinking water across Ogoni communities. Speaking at the kick-off meeting recently, according to the post shared on Friday, the Project Coordinator of HYPREP, Prof Nenibarini Zabbey, warned […]
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 […]