By Ngozi Nwankwo
Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project, HYPREP, has organised the second edition of the International Career Enhancement and Employability Workshop, designed for fresh graduates and students in tertiary institutions.
The Project Coordinator of HYPREP, Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey said the workshop reaffirms HYPREP’s commitment to inclusiveness and continuous skills development as strategic pillars in HYPREP’s efforts to restore and improve livelihoods in Ogoniland.
Zabbey said equipping youths with relevant career skills and empowering them with employability tools is the way of ensuring that the gains of HYPREP extend beyond remediation into long-term transformation.
“We have once again demonstrated that HYPREP is a promise keeper. The first edition of this workshop was held in March 2024, and it was truly remarkable. Therefore, we are excited to build upon its successes to bring you this year’s workshop.
“Equipping you with relevant career skills and empowering you with employability tools is our way of ensuring that the gains of HYPREP extend beyond remediation into long-term transformation.
“As you engage with the workshop facilitators over the next two days, I encourage you to take full advantage of this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and prospects. The experiences and insights to be shared by the facilitators are invaluable, and I have no doubt that you will find them enlightening and thought-provoking.
“At HYPREP, we are committed to supporting your dreams through targeted initiatives, such as this workshop, and we will continue to explore ways to empower you with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed,” he said.
The Project Coordinator emphasised that this workshop was not about enhancing their career prospects but to building a community of young people and equipping them to make a positive impact in their communities.
” As you benefit from HYPREP’s interventions and the experiences of the facilitators, I charge you to take the message of peace and constructive engagement to your communities and live accordingly.
“As you know, peace and constructive engagement are essential for building trust, understanding, and cooperation, and I urge you to prioritise these values in all your interactions.
“As young people, you have a crucial role to play in shaping the future of your communities and the nation; I encourage you to be ambassadors of peace in all that you do.
“The facilitators bringing their expertise and experiences to share with you are among the best in their fields. Pay attention, engage actively, and benefit from their insights to enhance your employability and career prospects.
“Let me assure you that HYPREP will continue to stand with you. We will continue to support your aspirations through targeted workshops and broader livelihood initiatives that prioritise your development. We believe in you, and we are committed to creating platforms where your potential can be nurtured and realised. I encourage you to stay on the right side of history by contributing to the success of HYPREP,” the Project Coordinator advised.
The second edition of the International Career Enhancement and Employability Workshop held in Port Harcourt brought together Ogoni youths for a two-day intensive learning experience, organized by the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP).
Speaking also, the head Facilitator, Mr. Akanimo Odon, said the edition focused on resource mobilization and was deliberately structured to build capacity across different levels.
Meanwhile, one of the participants, Isaac Tombari,said that the session on effective proposal writing stood out for him, as he now understands how to clearly articulate and structure impactful proposals.
