CENTRAL REPRESENTATIVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

June 24, 2016• • admin

C.R.A.C

The Central Representative Advisory Committee (C.R.A.C) shall consists of:

(a) the Project Co-ordinator as chairperson.

(b) one representative each of—

(i) the state government of the impacted area where HYPREP is operational,

(ii) the IOCs

(iii) Civil Society Organization,

(iv) Traditional Rulers,

(v) UNEP, and

Function of the Central Representative Advisory Committee C.R.A.C

The Central Representatives Advisory Committee shall perform the following functions:
(a) Establish and maintain a primary contact between the HYPREP and
the communities.
(b) Interface with all the stakeholders.
(c) Communicate progress of the project, including employment and business opportunities to the community.
(d) Prepare its communication or engagement budget under the supervision of the PCO
(e) Address grievances from the Communities.
(f) Meet on monthly basis, and
(g) Convene sub-committees as may be required and approved by the PCO.

Chairperson and members of C.R.A.C

Prof Nenibarini Zabbey is a foremost and renowned Ogoni expert on hydrobiology and has extensive experience and background on remediation-related activities with bias in bio-monitoring and restoration ecology.

“Until his appointment, he was a Senior lecturer at the Department of Fisheries Faculty of Agriculture, University of Port Harcourt. He is the first African recipient of the Association of the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography 2022 Ruth Patrick Award for research and engagement with a critical impact on the recovery of the Niger Delta ecosystem from oil spills and environmental justice for affected communities.”

Zabbey, before his appointment, has offered community services which include environmental consultancy and working with civil society and nongovernmental organizations to conserve and restore biodiversity.