Tinubu names new HYREP governing council, board members
President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Governing Council and Board of Trustees of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project.
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Tinubu names new HYREP governing council, board members
August 12, 2025
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Tinubu names new HYREP governing council, board members
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President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Governing Council and Board of Trustees of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project.
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A statement on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the Minister of Environment will serve as chairman of the council.
Other members include Loanyie Barituka Victor, representing environmental NGOs; Bright Onyebuchi Jacob and Henry Obiabure, representing Niger Delta communities; Prof. Barinedum Michael Nwibere and Barrister Baride Abdul Gwezia, representing the Ogoni community; and Gideon Onyebuwa Melfor and Dr Ibikunle Omotehinse, representing the nine oil-producing states.
Alternate members representing Ogoniland are Rev. Canon Dr Abraham Olungwe, who was reappointed, and Engr. Maeba Power Ekpobari. Joseph Akedesuo and Beauty Warejuowei will serve as alternate members for the Niger Delta.
“President Tinubu also reconstituted the HYREP Board of Trustees, with Emmanuel Nwiika Deeyah reappointed chairman.
“Fred Mbombo Igwe and Dr Fred Barivule Kpakol will represent 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,” the statement added.
