Ogoni cleanup: Minister Calls For more support from private sector

The Federal Government has emphasized the necessity for enhanced involvement from the private sector and increased donor funding to maintain the progress achieved in the Ogoni environmental restoration initiative, which is part of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP). During a conference focused on donor facilitation and diplomatic support for HYPREP held in Abuja, the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts to ensure the sustainability of the cleanup efforts in Ogoniland. The Minister's remarks underscore the critical role that private investment and international support play in the successful execution of environmental remediation projects in the region.

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