The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has raised fresh concerns after another massive water tank collapsed on Saturday in Ebubu community, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State—barely a month after a similar incident occurred in Gwara community, Khana LGA.
The latest collapse, which happened around 10 a.m. on November 22, 2025, has prompted HYPREP to immediately strengthen security across all 16 water project sites in Ogoniland.
In a statement signed by its Head of Communications, Enuolare Mba-Nwigoh, the agency expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to residents of Ebubu, assuring the public that steps were being taken to restore water supply and ensure safety.
Mba-Nwigoh revealed that a technical team led by the Director of Technical Services, Professor Damian-Paul, had been deployed to assess the damage. The affected water station has since been cordoned off, and a formal investigation is underway.
According to the statement, Project Coordinator Professor Nenibarini Zabbey has directed the Chief Security Officer to tighten security to prevent any form of interference with HYPREP infrastructure.
“Non-project personnel and non-facility staff are no longer allowed into the 16 water facilities and active HYPREP sites in Ogoni without authorization,” the statement read.
Despite the setback, HYPREP reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a sustainable and comprehensive cleanup of Ogoniland.
