President Bola Tinubu has approved the reinstatement of Professor Nenibarini Zabbey as the Project Coordinator of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) less than forty-eight hours after he was relieved of his duty.
The reinstatement may not be unconnected to criticism which trailed the appointment of a non Ogoni indigene and removal of Professor Zabbey.
In a statement on Monday July,15,2024 Mr Ajuri Ngelale,Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity said the President reached the decision following a performance review of the HYPREP Project Coordinator and concluded that the Project Coordinator is fit to discharge his functions in accordance with the regulations guiding the execution of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP).
Mr Ngelale stated that by the directive of the President, the reinstatement of the HYPREP Project Coordinator takes immediate effect.