By Mashe Umaru Gwamna
The Project Coordinator of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), Professor Nenibarini Zabbey has reaffirmed that the ogoni clean up project will benefit everyone irrespective of their social status.
He made this known at a one day life skill workshop organized by HYPREP for over 160 Ogoni People with special abilities recently in Port Harcourt.
He reiterated his commitment by saying that no one will be left behind in the project . “This is in line with the inclusive policy for all”.
Zabbey who was represented by the Head, Sustainable Livelihood, Mrs Josephine Nzidee, explained that the workshop was aimed at creating awareness, building confidence and educating people with special abilities on societal integration.
“ This is also an alternative sources of livelihood in line with HYPREP’s core mandate to restore livelihood in Ogoni”.
She said the project has increased female participation from 5% to 40% and now offering this special group the opportunity to acquire skills to better their lives.
Similarly, President of the association of people living with disabilities, Ngobaridapdoo Joy, commended the HYPREP project coordinator for his kind gesture and giving them opportunity to interface. “This has given us a sense of belonging.”
She further appreciated the robust relationship that exists between the association and HYPREP.
Meanwhile, participants were drawn from all the local government areas.
The Project has continued to drive its policy of inclusivity in ensuring that everyone has a place in its programs in the communities
