HYPREP GAZETTE AMENDMENT

What Is This Policy?

An amendment to the HYPREP gazette to strengthen the mandate and operational framework of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project for the cleanup of Ogoniland, Rivers State.

Who Does It Target?

Ogoniland communities in Rivers State, HYPREP officials, environmental agencies, and oil industry stakeholders.

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Accelerate the environmental remediation of Ogoniland, improve project governance, and ensure effective implementation of the UNEP report recommendations.

Key Features

Mandate Strengthening: Expands and clarifies HYPREP's operational authority. Governance Reforms: Improves project management and accountability structures. Environmental Remediation: Continues the cleanup of oil-polluted areas in Ogoniland.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active with ongoing cleanup operations. Coverage: Ogoniland, Rivers State. Funding: Federal Government, oil companies, and international support.

How to Access

Ogoniland communities benefit through the remediation programme. Engage with HYPREP community liaison officers Report contaminated sites to HYPREP Portal: hyprep.gov.ng

Impact & Metrics

Restores environmental quality and livelihoods in Ogoniland.

Official Resources

Website: https://hyprep.gov.ng Contact: HYPREP Headquarters, Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Legal Framework

Operates under the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) Establishment Act 2006, the Hydrocarbon Oil Refineries Act, and the Environmental Impact Assessment Act 1992. Draws on the Ogoniland Clean-Up Recommendations of the UNEP Environmental Assessment Report 2011.