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He said evidence of ecological recovery is already visible, which is critical in supporting fisheries and seafood availability for local communities.\n<\/p>\n
The MOSOP leader described the provision of potable water in several communities in Ogoniland as a vital intervention given the contamination of groundwater sources.\n<\/p>\n
However, he cautioned that sustainability challenges go beyond the physical installation of water systems.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy assessment of the sites we have seen today in terms of water provision is that the challenges are more than just providing a water source. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe challenges also go way ahead in terms of changing our attitude towards using resources. The water project cannot fully sustain itself unless we meet the challenges of sustainability,\u201d he stressed.\n<\/p>\n
While calling for improved communication and community ownership to ensure long-term gains, Wai-Ogosu noted that regular engagement between MOSOP and HYPREP management will strengthen quality assurance.\n<\/p>\n
Wai-Ogosu noted, \u201cQuality control and quality assurance are absolutely important. You cannot be a judge in your own situation. They have an internal monitoring system. We give them kudos for that. We understand they also have external technical people to help in monitoring and control.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cBut we are saying that it should enhance the quality control assurance.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
Also speaking, another MOSOP leader, Prince Bira, said the heavy price paid by the Ogoni people through protests and sustained commitment to the ideals of the struggle has resulted in the projects being put in place by HYPREP.\n<\/p>\n
Bira referenced the Ogoni Bill of Rights signed on August 26, 1990, by the founding fathers of MOSOP, saying the Federal Government and the International Oil Companies must come together and provide extra funding for the remediation of the Ogoni environment and also build some infrastructure.<\/p>\n
The Pioneer President, Federation of Ogoni Women\u2019s Association, Georgiana Tenalu, who recalled her role in mobilising women during the early days of the struggle under the late playwright and Ogoni hero, Ken Saro-Wiwa, contrasted the oppression of those years with the present atmosphere of relative freedom.\n<\/p>\n
She appealed to youths from Ogoni communities to utilise the opportunities provided through HYPREP to improve their sources of livelihood and better their communities.\n<\/p>\n
HYPREP Project Coordinator, Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, described the joint inspection as a landmark moment for both the project and the entire Ogoni people.\n<\/p>\n