The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has tasked 5000 trainees on the first phase of sustainable livelihood training for Ogoni youths and women to transform Ogoni into economic hub.

The HYPREP Project Coordinator, Nenibarini Zabbey, stated this at the issuance of starter kits across the training centres.

He noted that the restoration of the livelihood of Ogoni communities is integral to HYPREP’s mandate, adding that aside the training, the project has created thousands of direct and indirect jobs through its sundry projects dotted around Ogoni.

He enjoined the beneficiaries to make good use of the skills and kits to benefit their families and communities.

He urged them to see the training as an opportunity to build sustainable livelihoods, uplift communities and meaningfully contribute to the national economy.

He added: ‘’By embracing this opportunity, you can transform Ogoni into a hub of diverse economic activity, fostering development and collective prosperity. You must see it as such and refrain from selling the items given to you.