President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Governing Council and Board of Trustees of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYREP), with the Minister of Environment serving as Chairman of the Council.
According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga on Monday, the president also named Loanyie Barituka Victor, representing non-governmental organisations focused on the environment; Bright Onyebuchi Jacob and Henry Obiabure, representing the Niger Delta communities.
Professor Barinedum Michael Nwibere and Barrister Baride Abdul Gwezia also represent the Ogoni Community on the new Council.
The nine oil-producing states are represented on the Council by Gideon Onyebuwa Melfor and Dr Ibikunle Omotehinse.
There are four alternative members of the Council, representing Ogoniland and the Niger Delta: Rev. Canon Dr Abraham Olungwe, who was reappointed and Engr. Maeba Power Ekpobari are the alternate members of the Council representing Ogoniland. Joseph Akedesuo and Beauty Warejuowei represent the Niger Delta.
Tinubu also reconstituted the HYREP Board of Trustees, with Emmanuel Nwiika Deeyah reappointed chairman.
Fred Mbombo Igwe and Dr Fred Barivule Kpakol will represent the Ogoni communities and stakeholders on the board.
Mrs Dorcas Amos represents the other Niger Delta communities, while Chief Jide Damazio, who was reappointed, represents the NGOs dealing with environmental issues.
