**Professor Nenibarini Zabbey Accused of Conflict of Interest in Ogoni Cleanup Programme**
*Lagos, Nigeria – August 31, 2026* – A report published by the investigative outlet Secrets Reporters has raised new conflict‑of‑interest concerns involving Professor Nenibarini Zabbey, the project coordinator for the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP).
According to the report, corporate records and official project documents indicate that companies which secured contracts under the Ogoni oil‑spill remediation programme may have links to Zabbey’s personal business interests. The publication alleges that billions of naira allocated for the Ogoni cleanup have been diverted to a company owned by Zabbey.
The article, titled “EXCLUSIVE: HYPREP Coordinator, Zabbey Diverts Billions Of Ogoni Cleanup Funds To Personal Company,” states that the alleged diversion occurred after Zabbey assumed his role as HYPREP coordinator, though it does not provide detailed financial figures or specific contract identifiers.
HYPREP, a government‑run initiative, is responsible for overseeing the remediation of hydrocarbon pollution in the Niger Delta, including the Ogoni region, which has been the focus of extensive environmental restoration efforts since the early 2000s.
The report does not cite any official response from HYPREP, the Ministry of Environment, or Professor Zabbey himself. No independent verification of the alleged fund transfers has been presented in the article.
The allegations, as reported by Secrets Reporters, add to ongoing scrutiny of the management of environmental remediation funds in Nigeria. Further investigation by relevant authorities would be required to substantiate the claims and determine any potential breaches of procurement or anti‑corruption regulations.
Article source: secretsreporter.com | Image credit: Secrets Reporters
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