Rivers People to Tinubu: ‘You’ve brought fresh hope to Ogoniland’.

President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Dr. Olufemi Adekanmbi as the new Coordinator of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has been hailed by the people of Rivers State as a move that brings fresh hope to Ogoniland.

Dr. Adekanmbi, an environmental scientist with a PhD in Environmental Science, is expected to lead the remediation efforts in Ogoniland, which has been plagued by environmental degradation and pollution from oil spills.

The appointment has been widely commended by stakeholders in the state, who see Dr. Adekanmbi’s expertise and experience as a game-changer in the quest to restore the environment and economy of Ogoniland.

Amb. Fubara Dagogo, Leader of Rivers Progressive Associates, in a statement, on Monday, said: “This appointment is a breath of fresh air. Dr. Adekanmbi’s credentials and experience make him the perfect candidate to lead HYPREP. We have no doubt that he will bring the necessary expertise and leadership to ensure the successful implementation of the project.”

The organization commended President Tinubu for his commitment to addressing the environmental challenges facing Ogoniland, noting that Dr. Adekanmbi’s appointment demonstrates his administration’s dedication to fulfilling the promises made to the Ogoni people.

The people of Ogoniland have been waiting for years for the remediation of their environment, which was devastated by oil spills and pollution from oil exploration activities. The appointment of Dr. Adekanmbi is seen as a major step towards achieving this goal.

“We thank President Tinubu for this wise appointment and assure Dr. Adekanmbi of our full support in his new role,” said Amb. Dagogo.