HYPREP PC Visits Trainees, Reiterates Commitment to Human Capacity Training
The Project Coordinator of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), Professor Nenibarini Zabbey, on Monday, 15 June 2026, visited the Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic Skills Development Centre in Bori, one of the training venues for the ongoing livelihood empowerment programme targeting Ogoni persons living with disabilities. Prof. Zabbey was received by excited trainees undergoing instruction […]
World Environment Day 2026: HYPREP Describes Ogoni Restoration As Results-Driven Climate Action
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has described the ongoing environmental restoration of Ogoniland as a results-driven approach to climate action, as it joined the global community to commemorate World Environment Day 2026. This year’s celebration, themed “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For our Future,” underscores the urgent need for accelerated action to tackle climate […]
Ogoni Free Of Illegal Refineries, Cleanup Hits Major Milestone
Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Programme (HYPREP) has confirmed that Ogoniland is now devoid of illegal artisanal refining activities, representing a major achievement for the area in terms of its efforts to restore its environment. The body further disclosed that it was able to attain approximately 90 percent success rate in implementing mangrove restoration and shoreline cleaning […]
CSOs Demand Expanded Cleanup Across Niger Delta
Civil society organisations and International environmental advocates have renewed calls for a comprehensive remediation exercise across the Niger Delta, describing the current efforts as insufficient to tackle the region’s massive pollution crisis. The groups made the demand after an assessment visit to project sites of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) in Ogoniland, Rivers State […]
Zabbey says HYPREP Interventions Tackling Pollution, Illegal Refining in Ogoni
The Project Coordinator of Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), Professor Nenibarini Zabbey, has stated that the interventions of the project in Ogoniland are aiding in reducing environmental pollution and illegal refining in the region. This was disclosed by Prof. Zabbey when he received the Coordinator of Operation Delta Safe, Major General A.A. Idris, at a […]
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 […]