The Tinubu Government's Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) water project in Ogoni Land collapsed just four days after its commissioning. Specifically, the overhead water tank at the Gwara Water Project in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State gave way, causing the metal frame and tank to crash to the ground. Fortunately, no fatalities were reported. This collapse has sparked outrage among residents who expressed disappointment concerning the quality of work by the contractors and raised serious questions about project execution under HYPREP. The facility was intended to provide sustainable potable water to the Gwara community after decades of environmental pollution and neglect. Residents are calling for a thorough investigation, accountability from the Tinubu-led government and HYPREP, and immediate efforts to rebuild the water facility. The collapse is seen as a significant setback to the promise of safe drinking water for Ogoni communities, which have long suffered from pollution and neglect.​

Additionally, the situation exemplifies broader criticism of HYPREP projects, as many communities allege that several recently commissioned water projects in Ogoniland are dysfunctional, leading to accusations that HYPREP prioritizes publicity over actual remediation and service delivery.​

In summary, the recently commissioned HYPREP water facility in Ogoni collapsed days after inauguration, fueling community outrage and highlighting systemic issues with project quality and reliability under the current administration's environmental remediation efforts in the region.