By: Felix Ikpotor
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) said it is tightening security around its project sites spread across the four local councils of Ogoniland.
The decision by HYPREP followed a rupture at the Ebubu water facility in Eleme council, which has left the community without potable water supply.
The incident it was gathered, occurred around 10:00am on Saturday.
HYPREP in a statement signed by its Head of Communications, Enuolare Mba-Nwigoh, expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to the Ebubu community and appealed to the public to remain calm as the project works to restore water supply.
He noted that a team led by the Director of Technical Services, Professor Damian-Paul, has been dispatched to assess the situation, and the water station has been cordoned off for public safety.
He added that an investigation into the cause of the incident is underway.
The statement reads: “The Project Coordinator, Professor Nenibarini Zabbey, has directed the Chief Security Officer to immediately tighten security across all HYPREP project sites to prevent interference with facilities.
”Non-project personnel and non-facility staff are no longer allowed into the 16 water facilities and active HYPREP sites in Ogoni without authorization.
”HYPREP reiterated its commitment to delivering sustainable cleanup in Ogoniland despite the setback.”
