Youths in the Niger Delta Encouraged to be Ambassadors of Ogoni Clean-Up
According to Professor Nenibarini Zabbey, the project coordinator of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), youths in the Niger Delta have been urged to become ambassadors of the ongoing clean-up exercise in Ogoniland. Zabbey, who represented the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, made this statement during a business proposal development workshop held in Port Harcourt.
Zabbey emphasized that the Federal Government, through HYPREP's workshop initiative, is seeking to introduce alternative means of livelihood to the people within the hydrocarbon-impacted communities of Ogoniland. He described the initiative as a continuation of the commission's commitment to empowering Ogoni youths, building on the success of the recent career enhancement and employability workshops, which were held in line with recommendations from the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) report.
Furthermore, Zabbey encouraged the Ogoni youths to fully engage and take advantage of the workshop, urging them to be worthy ambassadors of the Ogoni clean-up exercise. The workshop was specifically designed to equip the youths with the necessary knowledge and skills in writing various proposals, sourcing funds, and obtaining scholarships for further studies, as well as exploring other possible opportunities, such as investment.
The goal is to empower the youths in the Niger Delta, particularly those within the Ogoniland communities, to actively participate in the clean-up process and become ambassadors for the initiative. This aligns with the government's efforts to address the environmental challenges and promote sustainable development in the region.
Editor Glory Sam
THE SOUTHERN POST
