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House Committee Pledges Support for Ogoni Clean-Up

Benita OrumabyBenita Oruma
August 16, 2024
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House Committee Pledges Support for Ogoni Clean-Up
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The House of Representatives Committee on Host Communities has committed to collaborating with relevant stakeholders to ensure that the ongoing Ogoni clean-up remains on track and does not face setbacks due to funding shortages.The committee pledged to work closely with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and International Oil Companies (IOCs) to support the project, which is reportedly making progress across various communities in Ogoni land, Rivers State.

The ongoing Ogoni clean-up project represents one of the most significant environmental restoration efforts in Nigeria’s history. It is inline with the government’s commitment to addressing the longstanding environmental and social injustices faced by the Ogoni people. However, the success of this initiative hinges on sustained financial and institutional support. The Ogoni land faces serious destruction due to oil spillage and has since been under rehabilitation. However, several factors have hindered it’s complete restoration causing agitations among Ogoni youths.

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  • Ogoni Clean-Up: A Priority for Environmental Restoration
  • Progress Report from HYPREP
  • A Model for the Niger Delta Region

Ogoni Clean-Up: A Priority for Environmental Restoration

Committee Chairman Dumnamene Dekor during a three-day visit by committee members to project sites managed by the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) in Ogoni land on Friday, emphasized that the Ogoni clean-up is a priority and must be completed to restore the environment, which has been severely polluted by decades of oil exploration and exploitation, and to improve the quality of life for the local people.

He stated, “The last time I met with the Board of Trustees Chairman during the commissioning of the Bomu Water Project, we reviewed what is owed and identified potential sources for additional revenue.

“The funds initially allocated for this project were a start-up grant and are nearly depleted. Therefore, we will work with all stakeholders to ensure that additional funds are provided. The IOCs and NNPC Ltd must contribute their share, as it is their obligation to the people.

“We will collaborate with HYPREP and other stakeholders to ensure that all necessary funds are released for the project.”

Dekor praised HYPREP for its renewed commitment to the Ogoni clean-up and stressed the importance of creating alternative livelihood opportunities for the youth and other residents of the area. He urged the youth to avoid illicit activities that could put them at risk and to engage in productive ventures that could enhance their future.

He said, “We have visited several project sites, including water projects, the Ogoni Specialist Hospital, and remediation sites. From what we have observed, there is a renewed vigour in delivering this project to the people of Ogoni land. I commend the Minister of Environment, the Project Coordinator of HYPREP, and his team. Having been involved with this project for a long time, I can see the difference.

“The Ogoni people have endured significant deprivation and pollution for far too long, and these ongoing efforts are the least that can be done. The project coordinator has assured us that every community will have access to clean water, which is encouraging.”

Progress Report from HYPREP

HYPREP Project Coordinator, Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, confirmed that work is progressing well, with over 130 projects currently underway, including water projects, mangrove restoration, livelihood restoration, and soil remediation.

A Model for the Niger Delta Region

The Ogoni clean-up could serve as a model for environmental restoration in other polluted areas of the Niger Delta, potentially leading to a more comprehensive approach to environmental justice in Nigeria.

However, this will require not only financial investment but also strong political will and continued advocacy from civil society groups to ensure that the Ogoni clean-up is not just a one-off project but part of a larger, sustained effort to heal the region’s environment and improve the lives of its people.

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Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma is a lawyer in training, a 400 level student in the university of Ibadan. She is a content writer with interest in corporate affairs and the marketplace.

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