The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has commenced another phase of its human capacity development initiative with the orientation of 19 Ogoni youths selected for a six-week cabin crew training programme in Lagos.
The programme forms part of HYPREP’s broader mandate to provide sustainable livelihoods and equip Ogoni youths with high-demand skills capable of enhancing economic opportunities and long-term self-reliance.
Speaking at the orientation session, the Project Coordinator, Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, congratulated the participants for meeting the selection requirements and urged them to approach the training with seriousness and commitment.
“This is the beginning of a new chapter in your lives in terms of building a career in the aviation industry,” Prof. Zabbey said.
He disclosed that HYPREP plans to roll out additional training programmes in other high-demand skill areas within the year, noting that a “gentle revolution” is underway in Ogoni as the Project continues to positively impact lives and communities.
Prof. Zabbey further charged the beneficiaries to see themselves as agents of change and carriers of hope, stressing that the knowledge and experience they would gain after the training would contribute to the economic transformation HYPREP envisions for Ogoni.
“What you do after this training will help position the region on the national and global map,” he stated, while urging them to serve as good ambassadors of the ongoing Ogoni clean-up.
Also speaking, the Project Support Lead for Renaissance Africa Energy Company Ltd, Engr. Ehioze Igbinomwanhia, alongside the Head of Sustainable Livelihood, Mrs. Josephine Nzidee, encouraged the participants to make the most of the opportunity. Mrs. Nzidee emphasized that only candidates who successfully complete and pass the training will be awarded certificates.
In his closing remarks, the Director of Technical Services, Prof. Damian-Paul Aguiyi, advised the trainees to remain focused and committed throughout the programme.
“Whatever you learn, whatever you acquire is yours; nobody can take it away from you,” he said.
HYPREP had earlier trained 30 Ogoni youths under Phase One of the Aviation Programme. The initiative is a key component of the Project’s sustainable livelihood strategy aimed at equipping Ogoni youths with industry-relevant skills and positioning them to meet current and future labour market demands.
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