The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) have called for calm over protest by groups wanting participation in the ongoing Ogoniland clean-up.
HYPREP’s Project Coordinator, Dr. Marvin Dekil revealed this in Port Harcourt at a meeting with members of the National Association of Persons with Disability in Ogoni.
Mavin said HYPREP was just set up under the Federal Ministry of Environment with the priority of remediating years of oil spills in many Ogoni communities.
His words, “So, people should not confuse the role of HYPREP as that of a parallel government that provides services or run Ministry of Social Welfare. HYPREP is not that.
“HYPREP was established for remediation of land, water and livelihood. So, people need to understand that this project is very specific.
“But we also understand that there are social issues, especially with the people living with disability.”
“So, we are here today to engage them and explain to them what this project is truly about, which focus is on environmental remediation.
“However, we do have compassion for these people (physically challenged), and as such, we will do all we can to assist them.
“This includes partnering with the Rivers state Ministry of Social Welfare to help them make sure that their living standard is improved.”
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