HYPREP
4 days ago
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) said the active participation of Ogoni stakeholders is fundamental to the project’s success.
4 days ago
In a move to boost economic activities and improve the livelihoods of communities affected by hydrocarbon pollution, the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has trained 5,000 Ogonis from Khana, Gokana, Eleme, and Tai Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Rivers State.
18 Nov
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has called on the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP) in the Diaspora to utilise their global networks and resources to promote pollution and poverty-free Ogoni.
13 Nov
The Project Coordination Office of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) said it is forging ahead with its mission to restore and revitalize communities impacted by hydrocarbon pollution, with a primary focus on the Ogoniland region in Nigeria. HYPREP's Project Coordinator, Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, recently visited the Australian High Commission in Abuja to establish a strategic…
4 Nov
The Senate Committee on Oil and Gas Host Community has raised an alarm on the devastating impact of oil spills in the Niger Delta region, calling for immediate action to address the environmental disaster. The committee observed that the Niger Delta, which accounts for approximately 90 per cent of Nigeria’s exports and 75 per cent…
28 Oct
In a renewed effort to reduce crisis in its operational area, the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), has emphasised the crucial role of Ogoni traditional rulers in promoting peace and environmental remediation in their communities.
3 Oct
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has announced the expansion of its livelihood programmes aimed at empowering Ogoni youths. HYPREP Project Coordinator, Professor Nenibarini Zabbey, made the announcement during a quarterly interactive session with Ogoni youths, noting that the programmes include postgraduate scholarships for Ogoni youths, support for medium and small-scale businesses, and capacity-building initiatives.…
7 Sep
The Federal Government on Saturday said it plans to distribute 15,000 clean cooking stoves to households by the end of the year in commemoration of International Day of Clean Air and Blue Skies. The government stated that it will also actively engage stakeholders in the development of the National Policy on Air Quality Management as…
4 Sep
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has established a 16-member Environment Champion Group to reduce single-use plastics (SUPs) in all ministries, departments, and agencies. Led by HYPREP Project Coordinator Professor Nenibarini Zabbey, the group was inaugurated at the Project Coordination Office (PCO) in Port Harcourt to ensure compliance with the SUPs ban and monitor its…
28 Aug
The Project Coordination Office (PCO) of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) said it has successfully planted over 810,726 mangrove seedlings in the first phase of its Mangrove Restoration Project in Ogoniland. The PCO said the initiative aimed to restore 560 hectares of mangrove areas destroyed by oil extraction activities in the region. According to…
12 Jun
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Environment, has sought ways to end issues of pipeline vandalism, re-pollution, and oil theft in Ogoni.
17 May
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Environment, has reaffirmed its commitment to the Ogoni-up project with the commencement of the second phase, which is the characterization and remediation of 15 complex sites in Ogoniland. Project Coordinator of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), Professor Nenibarini Zabbey, made this announcement during a site visit with…