HYPREP Empowers Graduates With Skills For Suitable Jobs

The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has conducted its second edition of the International Career Enhancement and Employability Workshop to equip fresh graduates and students in tertiary institution with relevant career skills and employability tools.

The Project Coordinator of HYPREP, Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey at the workshop which was organised for the Ogoni youths, in port Harcourt, noted that the training, reaffirms HYPREP’S commitment to inclusive and continues skills development which he explained is a strategic pillars in the Project’s efforts to restore and improve livelihoods in Ogoniland.

Prof. Zabbey who said equipping the youths with relevant career skills and empowering them with employability tools is his way of ensuring that the gains of HYPREP extends beyond remediation into long-term transformation, also encouraged the participants to take full advantage of the opportunity and enhance their knowledge and prospects.

The project coordinator mentioned that the workshop is not just about enhancing career prospects but also about building a community of young people and equipping them to make positive impacts in their communities.

He charged the youths to take advantage of what they learnt and carry the message of peace and constructive engagement to their communities and live accordingly.

“As young people, you have a crucial role to play in shaping the future of your communities and the nation; I encourage you to be ambassadors of peace in all that you do. The facilitators bringing their expertise and experiences to share with you are among the best in their fields. Pay attention, engage actively, and benefit from their insights to enhance your employability and career prospects”, he charged them.

Lead facilitator of the workshop, Mr. Akanimo Odon, explained that this year’s edition of workshop which the first edition was held in March, 2024 focused on resource mobilization, adding that it was deliberately structured to build capacity across different levels in Ogoniland.

Among the participants, Florence Tende, a graduate, shared that the workshop taught her practical ways to address societal challenges through innovative thinking and actionable solutions, while Isaac Tombari, an undergraduate participant, noted that the session on effective proposal writing stood out for him, as he now understands how to clearly articulate and structure impactful proposals.