The federal authorities has launched a statue constructed from crushed elephant tusks and ivory stockpile.
Minister of State for Setting, Dr. Iziac Kunle Salako, whereas unveiling the statue, yesterday in Abuja, highlighted the continued problem posed by unlawful wildlife merchants and the rising world demand for wildlife components.
He emphasised the necessity for resolute enforcement, technological developments, and enhanced collaboration amongst numerous authorities companies, together with the Nigeria Customs Service, the navy, and the Nigeria Police.
He stated: “Let me additionally use this chance to name each Nigerian to assist our battle in opposition to unlawful wildlife trafficking by offering intelligence, discouraging animal poaching and refusing to make use of merchandise that aren’t ethically sourced together with from on-line sources.
“We’d like wildlife for our survival, properly being and prosperity as they preserve ecological steadiness, present vital ecosystem techniques, preserve the meals chain they usually preserve us linked to nature.
“The Federal Ministry of Setting will proceed to do all the pieces attainable to make sure that we play our half in harnessing our pure sources for sustainable growth.”
The Ministry assured that it’ll proceed to do all the pieces attainable to make sure that Nigeria performs its half in harnessing pure sources for sustainable growth.
In his handle, Dr. Harmless Bariate Barikor, Director Common/CEO of the Nationwide Environmental Requirements and Rules Enforcement Company (NESREA), expressed gratitude to the Nationwide Parks Service and the Minister for his or her assist all through the disposal train.
He stated: “Right this moment is one other historic day as a result of what’s about to be unveiled is the primary of its variety whereby full transparency within the motion of Nigeria illiberal to unlawful Wildlife commerce is demonstrated.
“I want to thank the administration of the Nationwide Parks Service who has labored with our Company in synergy to the success of immediately’s train and most particularly the Honourable Minister for his unwavering assist because the starting of this disposal train until at the present time.”
Dr. Barikor additionally recommended key growth companions, together with the Elephant Safety Initiative Basis (EPIF), the United Nations Workplace on Medicine and Crime (UNODC), the US Embassy, the World Conservation Society (WCS), and the Wild Africa Fund, for his or her help in coaching, monetary assist, and enforcement software procurement.
